2026 NPPES data Counseling Psychologist NPI 1720162332 ANP, RN, PSY. A.
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ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A.

Counseling Psychologist in FAIRBANKS, Alaska. 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
295
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Counseling Psychologist avg: 744
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. filed 295 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Counseling Psychologist in FAIRBANKS, Alaska, prescribing 94% generic.

295
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

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ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

295 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/24/2006

NPI 1720162332

Primary specialty

Counseling Psychologist

Mid-sized

7,896 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

295 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 744

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Counseling Psychologist compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Counseling Psychologist share within Alaska

1. Counseling Psychologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Counseling Psychologist share within Alaska

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Counseling Psychologist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Counseling Psychologist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Counseling Psychologist) — 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).

ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Counseling Psychologist provider holding ANP, RN, PSY. A. credentials at 250 CUSHMAN ST STE 3C, FAIRBANKS, AK, 99701, with a listed phone of (907) 455-7801. NPI 1720162332 was issued on 10/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PONCHIONE 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 295 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Counseling Psychologist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,896 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 744 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

250 CUSHMAN ST STE 3C
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701

Provider Details

NPI 1720162332
Specialty Counseling Psychologist
Credentials ANP, RN, PSY. A.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/24/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 295 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.

295
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
322
Total Day Supply
8,978
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. 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
Fluoxetine Hcl
55
Quetiapine Fumarate
40
Alprazolam
31
Buspirone Hcl
25
Olanzapine
23
Sertraline Hcl
19
Clonazepam
18
Aripiprazole
13
Escitalopram Oxalate
13
Temazepam
13

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

Counseling Psychologist Overview

How ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. fits within the Counseling Psychologist landscape nationally.

7,896
Counseling Psychologist Providers in US
54
States with Counseling Psychologist
744
Avg Claims per Provider

ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A.'s 295 claims are below the specialty average of 744.

Nearby Counseling Psychologist Providers in Alaska

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

Compare Counseling Psychologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A.'s specialty?
ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. specializes in Counseling Psychologist and practices in FAIRBANKS, Alaska. Credentials: ANP, RN, PSY. A..
How much does ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. wrote 295 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. located?
ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. is located at 250 CUSHMAN ST STE 3C, FAIRBANKS, AK, 99701. Phone: (907) 455-7801.
What is ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A.'s NPI number?
ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720162332, issued on 10/24/2006.
Does ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Counseling Psychologist providers are there in the US?
There are 7,896 Counseling Psychologist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Counseling Psychologist provider writes 744 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluoxetine Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. accept Medicare?
ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 295 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A.'s credentials?
ELAINE PONCHIONE, ANP, RN, PSY. A.'s NPI is 1720162332 with credentials ANP, RN, PSY. A.. 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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