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2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1952414286 APRN
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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 29,519 in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
889
Medicare Part D claims · 153 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.1/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Diane Stearns, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 889 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 90.1/100
- MIPS score · +7 vs avg
- 889
- Part D claims, 2023
- 69%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Diane Stearns, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
90 Top 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Diane Stearns, APRN sits
This provider among adult health nurse practitioner peers
Across the 4,289 adult health nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Diane Stearns, APRN writes more Part D claims than 68% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 59% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one adult health nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Diane Stearns, APRN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Diane Stearns, APRN?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
889 26% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
90.1/100 7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Hampshire
How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Diane Stearns, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 90.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) - 90.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Diane Stearns, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Lebanon, NH, 03756, with a listed phone of (603) 650-5000. NPI 1952414286 was issued on 08/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 889 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 153 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.5 million in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.1/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,519 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1952414286 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/17/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
90.0519
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
50.173
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Diane Stearns, APRN 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.
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Lebanon, NH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 300003
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Lebanon, NH
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Diane Stearns, APRN - brand share 31.0%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner average
31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 889 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.
889
Total Claims
$4.5M
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,198
- Total Day Supply
- 32,322
- Brand vs Generic
- 31% brand / 69% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4.0M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $464K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 45
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.21
- Gender Split
- 47% female / 53% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 74, 75-84: 52, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Diane Stearns, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Acyclovir
Acyclovir
130 claims
- Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea
89 claims
- Imbruvica
Imbruvica
62 claims
- Jakafi 51
Jakafi
51 claims
- Prednisone 38
Prednisone
38 claims
- Venclexta 37
Venclexta
37 claims
- Gabapentin 34
Gabapentin
34 claims
- Allopurinol 25
Allopurinol
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Acyclovir | 130 |
| Hydroxyurea | 89 |
| Imbruvica Ibrutinib | 62 |
| Jakafi Ruxolitinib Phosphate | 51 |
| Prednisone | 38 |
| Venclexta Venetoclax | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 34 |
| Allopurinol | 25 |
| Sprycel Dasatinib | 25 |
| Imatinib Mesylate | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Diane Stearns, APRN fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
29,519
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider
Diane Stearns, APRN's 889 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.
Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Hampshire
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Stearns.
Dr. Bridget Alcorn
NP
Manchester, NH
Dr. Marie Bakitas
DNSC, APRN
Lebanon, NH
Dr. Eva Barger
APRN
Manchester, NH
Dr. Jessica Benitez
AGPCNP-BC
Concord, NH
Dr. Charlene Berube
ARNP
Salem, NH
Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- 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 New Hampshire medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diane Stearns, APRN's specialty? ▼
Diane Stearns, APRN specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Diane Stearns, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Diane Stearns, APRN wrote 889 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.5M in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
What is Diane Stearns, APRN's Medicare quality score? ▼
Diane Stearns, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1/100, Cost: 50.2. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Diane Stearns, APRN located? ▼
Diane Stearns, APRN is located at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Lebanon, NH, 03756. Phone: (603) 650-5000.
What is Diane Stearns, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Diane Stearns, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952414286, issued on 08/17/2006.
Does Diane Stearns, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Diane Stearns, APRN's prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $4.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 29,519 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Diane Stearns, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Diane Stearns, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Acyclovir, Hydroxyurea, Imbruvica. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Diane Stearns, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Diane Stearns, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 889 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Diane Stearns, APRN's credentials? ▼
Diane Stearns, APRN's NPI is 1952414286 with credentials APRN. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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