2026 NPPES data Mental Health Counselor NPI 1316116668 NP
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ELLEN FICKS, NP

Mental Health Counselor in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. 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
813
Medicare Part D claims · 484 beneficiaries · Mental Health Counselor avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ELLEN FICKS, NP filed 813 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Mental Health Counselor in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, prescribing 92% generic.

813
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

ELLEN FICKS, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

813 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 ELLEN FICKS, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/20/2008

NPI 1316116668

Primary specialty

Mental Health Counselor

High-volume

292,612 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

813 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,063

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Mental Health Counselor compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Mental Health Counselor share within Rhode Island

1. Mental Health Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Mental Health Counselor share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Mental Health Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Mental Health Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — 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 FICKS, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Mental Health Counselor provider holding NP credentials at 530 N MAIN ST, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02904, with a listed phone of (401) 415-9500. NPI 1316116668 was issued on 02/20/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FICKS 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 813 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 484 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Mental Health Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 292,612 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,063 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

530 N MAIN ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02904

Provider Details

NPI 1316116668
Specialty Mental Health Counselor
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/20/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELLEN FICKS, NP 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.

CARECENTRAL URGENT CARE MEDICAL GROUP PC
STOUGHTON, MA
PHYSICIANS OF CAPE COD HOSPITAL
HYANNIS, MA
PHYSICIANS OF FALMOUTH HOSPITAL
FALMOUTH, MA
THE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC.
PROVIDENCE, RI

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 · Generic-heavy

ELLEN FICKS, NP — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 813 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.

813
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
484
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
960
Total Day Supply
15,645
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$12K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
302

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 97, 65-74: 238, 75-84: 122, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELLEN FICKS, 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
Prednisone
87
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
71
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
58
Azithromycin
39
Cephalexin
35
Fluconazole
32
Fluticasone Propionate
31
Doxycycline Hyclate
30
Methylprednisolone
26
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
23

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

Mental Health Counselor Overview

How ELLEN FICKS, NP fits within the Mental Health Counselor landscape nationally.

292,612
Mental Health Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Mental Health Counselor
1,063
Avg Claims per Provider

ELLEN FICKS, NP's 813 claims are below the specialty average of 1,063.

Nearby Mental Health Counselor Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FICKS.

Compare Mental Health Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELLEN FICKS, NP's specialty?
ELLEN FICKS, NP specializes in Mental Health Counselor and practices in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. Credentials: NP.
How much does ELLEN FICKS, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELLEN FICKS, NP wrote 813 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 484 beneficiaries.
Where is ELLEN FICKS, NP located?
ELLEN FICKS, NP is located at 530 N MAIN ST, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02904. Phone: (401) 415-9500.
What is ELLEN FICKS, NP's NPI number?
ELLEN FICKS, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316116668, issued on 02/20/2008.
Does ELLEN FICKS, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELLEN FICKS, NP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
How many Mental Health Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 292,612 Mental Health Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Mental Health Counselor provider writes 1,063 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELLEN FICKS, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELLEN FICKS, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELLEN FICKS, NP accept Medicare?
ELLEN FICKS, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 813 Part D claims and 484 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELLEN FICKS, NP's credentials?
ELLEN FICKS, NP's NPI is 1316116668 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).

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