2026 NPPES data Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1598063299 FNP
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ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in ATLANTA, Michigan. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 371 beneficiaries · Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$350.17
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP filed 5,364 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in ATLANTA, Michigan, prescribing 83% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
$350.17
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.

ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,364 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/03/2011

NPI 1598063299

Primary specialty

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

589 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,364 275% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,429

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Michigan

1. Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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).

ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding FNP credentials at 11899 M 32, ATLANTA, MI, 49709, with a listed phone of (989) 785-4855. NPI 1598063299 was issued on 03/03/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCHLER 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 5,364 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 371 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $908K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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.

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 589 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,429 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

11899 M 32
ATLANTA, MI 49709

Provider Details

NPI 1598063299
Specialty Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/03/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELLEN BUCHLER, 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.

MUNSON HEALTHCARE OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
LEWISTON, MI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 230133
MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING
GRAYLING, MI

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 ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$350

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP. To verify ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 5,364 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.

5,364
Total Claims
$908K
Total Drug Cost
371
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,522
Total Day Supply
333,142
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$806K
Generic Drug Cost
$96K
Opioid Claims
193 (3.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
149

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 71, 65-74: 172, 75-84: 98, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELLEN BUCHLER, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
238
Lisinopril
209
Gabapentin
187
Metformin Hcl
148
Levothyroxine Sodium
147
Omeprazole
147
Losartan Potassium
143
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
129
Amlodipine Besylate
128
Hydrochlorothiazide
123

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

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP fits within the Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

589
Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
48
States with Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,429
Avg Claims per Provider

ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP's 5,364 claims are above the specialty average of 1,429.

Nearby Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP's specialty?
ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP specializes in Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in ATLANTA, Michigan. Credentials: FNP.
How much does ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP wrote 5,364 Medicare Part D claims totaling $908K in drug costs for 371 beneficiaries.
Where is ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP located?
ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP is located at 11899 M 32, ATLANTA, MI, 49709. Phone: (989) 785-4855.
What is ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP's NPI number?
ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598063299, issued on 03/03/2011.
Does ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $806K in brand drug costs.
Does ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP had 193 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 589 Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 48 states in the US. The average Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,429 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP accept Medicare?
ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,364 Part D claims and 371 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP's credentials?
ELLEN BUCHLER, FNP's NPI is 1598063299 with credentials 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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