2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1104176999 NP
Verify on CMS →

ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP

Nurse Practitioner in MODESTO, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 263 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$112.41
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP filed 2,263 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in MODESTO, California, prescribing 86% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$112.41
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.

ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,263 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/19/2012

NPI 1104176999

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,263 109% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in California

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nurse Practitioner share within California

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

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).

ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2116 E ORANGEBURG AVE, MODESTO, CA, 95355, with a listed phone of (209) 850-3500. NPI 1104176999 was issued on 09/19/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUHLER 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 2,263 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 263 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $210K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.8%. 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

2116 E ORANGEBURG AVE
MODESTO, CA 95355

Provider Details

NPI 1104176999
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/19/2012

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 ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$112

Largest payer

Indivior 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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP. To verify ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,263 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.

2,263
Total Claims
$210K
Total Drug Cost
263
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,665
Total Day Supply
103,352
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$155K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Opioid Claims
131 (5.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
51

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 76, 65-74: 136, 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 ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
113
Atorvastatin Calcium
110
Omeprazole
96
Amlodipine Besylate
84
Lisinopril
77
Gabapentin
76
Pantoprazole Sodium
59
Fluticasone Propionate
58
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
47
Metoprolol Succinate
43

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP 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

ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP's 2,263 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP's specialty?
ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MODESTO, California. Credentials: NP.
How much does ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP wrote 2,263 Medicare Part D claims totaling $210K in drug costs for 263 beneficiaries.
Where is ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP located?
ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP is located at 2116 E ORANGEBURG AVE, MODESTO, CA, 95355. Phone: (209) 850-3500.
What is ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP's NPI number?
ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104176999, issued on 09/19/2012.
Does ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $155K in brand drug costs.
Does ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP had 131 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.8%.
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 ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP accept Medicare?
ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,263 Part D claims and 263 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP's credentials?
ELIZABETH BUHLER, NP's NPI is 1104176999 with credentials NP. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology