2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1174926919 NP
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DEBRA BRICE, NP

Nurse Practitioner in COLUMBIA CITY, Indiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 449 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.234/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$939.66
53 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DEBRA BRICE, NP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA CITY, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 449 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.234/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $939.66 across 53 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DEBRA BRICE, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.234 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,108 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DEBRA BRICE, NP at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/08/2014

NPI 1174926919

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,108 187% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

81.234/100 1.8659999999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Indiana

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Indiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DEBRA BRICE, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.234/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 81.234/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 81.234/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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DEBRA BRICE, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in COLUMBIA CITY, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1174926919. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DEBRA BRICE, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1270 E STATE ROAD 205 STE 240, COLUMBIA CITY, IN, 46725, with a listed phone of (260) 248-9230. NPI 1174926919 was issued on 10/08/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRICE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,108 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 449 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $277K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.234/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.9532, Cost 68.4936), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1270 E STATE ROAD 205 STE 240
COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725

Provider Details

NPI 1174926919
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/08/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

81.234
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.9532
Quality
68.4936
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEBRA BRICE, NP bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM INC
ALBION, IN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DEBRA BRICE, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$940

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DEBRA BRICE, NP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,108 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,108
Total Claims
$277K
Total Drug Cost
449
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,247
Total Day Supply
211,150
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$219K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K
Opioid Claims
44 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
69

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 221, 75-84: 120, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
166
Levothyroxine Sodium
145
Lisinopril
116
Amlodipine Besylate
96
Hydrochlorothiazide
95
Meloxicam
72
Gabapentin
69
Omeprazole
69
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
67
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
61

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DEBRA BRICE, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

DEBRA BRICE, NP's 3,108 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Indiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BRICE.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEBRA BRICE, NP's specialty?
DEBRA BRICE, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in COLUMBIA CITY, Indiana. Credentials: NP.
How much does DEBRA BRICE, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEBRA BRICE, NP wrote 3,108 Medicare Part D claims totaling $277K in drug costs for 449 beneficiaries.
What is DEBRA BRICE, NP's Medicare quality score?
DEBRA BRICE, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.234/100 (Quality: 68.9532, Cost: 68.4936). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DEBRA BRICE, NP located?
DEBRA BRICE, NP is located at 1270 E STATE ROAD 205 STE 240, COLUMBIA CITY, IN, 46725. Phone: (260) 248-9230.
What is DEBRA BRICE, NP's NPI number?
DEBRA BRICE, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174926919, issued on 10/08/2014.
Does DEBRA BRICE, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEBRA BRICE, NP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $219K in brand drug costs.
Does DEBRA BRICE, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, DEBRA BRICE, NP had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEBRA BRICE, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEBRA BRICE, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEBRA BRICE, NP accept Medicare?
DEBRA BRICE, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,108 Part D claims and 449 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEBRA BRICE, NP's credentials?
DEBRA BRICE, NP's NPI is 1174926919 with credentials NP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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