2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1487079844 ANP
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ELENA PALAU, ANP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in TEANECK, New Jersey. 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
406
Medicare Part D claims · 120 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ELENA PALAU, ANP filed 406 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in TEANECK, New Jersey, prescribing 82% generic.

406
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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.

ELENA PALAU, ANP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

406 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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 ELENA PALAU, ANP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/21/2014

NPI 1487079844

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

406 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health 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).

ELENA PALAU, ANP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding ANP credentials at 718 TEANECK RD, TEANECK, NJ, 07666, with a listed phone of (201) 833-3000. NPI 1487079844 was issued on 02/21/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PALAU 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 406 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 120 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $657K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 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

718 TEANECK RD
TEANECK, NJ 07666

Provider Details

NPI 1487079844
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ANP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/21/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELENA PALAU, ANP 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.

EXCELCARE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PA
TEANECK, NJ

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 · Typical

ELENA PALAU, ANP — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 406 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.

406
Total Claims
$657K
Total Drug Cost
120
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
633
Total Day Supply
16,340
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$644K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
25 (6.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
89% female / 11% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 49, 75-84: 43, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELENA PALAU, ANP 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
Anastrozole
71
Ibrance
Palbociclib
28
Warfarin Sodium
25
Gabapentin
23
Letrozole
18
Tramadol Hcl
16
Eliquis
Apixaban
15
Exemestane
15
Tamoxifen Citrate
14
Temazepam
11

* 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 ELENA PALAU, ANP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

ELENA PALAU, ANP's 406 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PALAU.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELENA PALAU, ANP's specialty?
ELENA PALAU, ANP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in TEANECK, New Jersey. Credentials: ANP.
How much does ELENA PALAU, ANP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELENA PALAU, ANP wrote 406 Medicare Part D claims totaling $657K in drug costs for 120 beneficiaries.
Where is ELENA PALAU, ANP located?
ELENA PALAU, ANP is located at 718 TEANECK RD, TEANECK, NJ, 07666. Phone: (201) 833-3000.
What is ELENA PALAU, ANP's NPI number?
ELENA PALAU, ANP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487079844, issued on 02/21/2014.
Does ELENA PALAU, ANP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELENA PALAU, ANP's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $644K in brand drug costs.
Does ELENA PALAU, ANP prescribe opioids?
Yes, ELENA PALAU, ANP had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 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 ELENA PALAU, ANP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELENA PALAU, ANP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Ibrance, Warfarin Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELENA PALAU, ANP accept Medicare?
ELENA PALAU, ANP appears in CMS Medicare data with 406 Part D claims and 120 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELENA PALAU, ANP's credentials?
ELENA PALAU, ANP's NPI is 1487079844 with credentials ANP. 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.

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

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