2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1265478978 MSN, FNP
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DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in ALLEN, Texas. 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
252
Medicare Part D claims · 117 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.2K
58 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP filed 252 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in ALLEN, Texas, prescribing 95% generic.

252
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$1.2K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

252 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2006

NPI 1265478978

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

252 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding MSN, FNP credentials at 1101 RAINTREE CIR, ALLEN, TX, 75013, with a listed phone of (972) 649-6644. NPI 1265478978 was issued on 06/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOWARD 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 252 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 117 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count. 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.

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

1101 RAINTREE CIR
ALLEN, TX 75013

Provider Details

NPI 1265478978
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials MSN, FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/21/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP 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.

SKIN SPECIALISTS, PA
ALLEN, TX

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 DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP. To verify DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 252 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.

252
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
117
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
286
Total Day Supply
7,401
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP 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
Ketoconazole
39
Clobetasol Propionate
26
Triamcinolone Acetonide
22
Doxycycline Hyclate
14
Mupirocin
14
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
11

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP 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

DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP's 252 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP's specialty?
DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in ALLEN, Texas. Credentials: MSN, FNP.
How much does DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP wrote 252 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 117 beneficiaries.
Where is DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP located?
DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP is located at 1101 RAINTREE CIR, ALLEN, TX, 75013. Phone: (972) 649-6644.
What is DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP's NPI number?
DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265478978, issued on 06/21/2006.
Does DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
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 DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP accept Medicare?
DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 252 Part D claims and 117 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP's credentials?
DONNA HOWARD, MSN, FNP's NPI is 1265478978 with credentials MSN, FNP. 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.
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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