2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1487132668 ARNP
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Desitha Mertilus, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner in Hollywood, Florida. 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
152
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
87.4/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

Desitha Mertilus, ARNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.4/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 152 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.4/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
152
Part D claims, 2023

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Desitha Mertilus, ARNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

87 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about Desitha Mertilus, ARNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/31/2018

NPI 1487132668

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

152 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

87.4/100 4.3 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Desitha Mertilus, ARNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.4/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 87.4/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.4%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 87.4/100 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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Desitha Mertilus, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 3850 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood, FL, 33021, with a listed phone of (954) 874-9170. NPI 1487132668 was issued on 07/31/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Mertilus 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 152 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $79K in drug spend. 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 87.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.7, Cost 60), 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

3850 HOLLYWOOD BLVD
Hollywood, FL 33021

Provider Details

NPI 1487132668
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/31/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.4135
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.7346
Quality
60.0316
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Desitha Mertilus, ARNP. To verify Desitha Mertilus, ARNP's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

152
Total Claims
$79K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
194
Total Day Supply
5,466
Generic Drug Cost
$24K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
56.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
7.25
Gender Split
38% female / 63% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 17, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Desitha Mertilus, ARNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Dapsone
24
Prednisone
15
Atovaquone
12

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Desitha Mertilus, ARNP 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

Desitha Mertilus, ARNP's 152 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desitha Mertilus, ARNP's specialty?
Desitha Mertilus, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Hollywood, Florida. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does Desitha Mertilus, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Desitha Mertilus, ARNP wrote 152 Medicare Part D claims totaling $79K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
What is Desitha Mertilus, ARNP's Medicare quality score?
Desitha Mertilus, ARNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.4/100 (Quality: 80.7, Cost: 60). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Desitha Mertilus, ARNP located?
Desitha Mertilus, ARNP is located at 3850 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood, FL, 33021. Phone: (954) 874-9170.
What is Desitha Mertilus, ARNP's NPI number?
Desitha Mertilus, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487132668, issued on 07/31/2018.
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 Desitha Mertilus, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Desitha Mertilus, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dapsone, Prednisone, Atovaquone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Desitha Mertilus, ARNP accept Medicare?
Desitha Mertilus, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 152 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Desitha Mertilus, ARNP's credentials?
Desitha Mertilus, ARNP's NPI is 1487132668 with credentials ARNP. 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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