2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1649468406 CNS
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ELLEN PETERSON, CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist in AUSTIN, Texas. 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
315
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
55%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$106.92
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ELLEN PETERSON, CNS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in AUSTIN, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 315 claims across 99 beneficiaries — 45% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $106.92 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ELLEN PETERSON, CNS filed 315 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AUSTIN, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ELLEN PETERSON, CNS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2007

NPI 1649468406

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

315 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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 PETERSON, CNS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in AUSTIN, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNS. NPI: 1649468406. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ELLEN PETERSON, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 6500 NORTH MOPAC EXPRESSWAY, AUSTIN, TX, 78731, with a listed phone of (512) 458-8400. NPI 1649468406 was issued on 10/05/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PETERSON 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 315 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $147K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 55% 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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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

6500 NORTH MOPAC EXPRESSWAY
AUSTIN, TX 78731

Provider Details

NPI 1649468406
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/05/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELLEN PETERSON, CNS 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.

ST DAVIDS HEART AND VASCULAR PLLC
AUSTIN, TX

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 PETERSON, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$107

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ELLEN PETERSON, CNS. To verify ELLEN PETERSON, CNS's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ELLEN PETERSON, CNS — brand share 45.0%
Specialty average (est.)

45% brand-name claims vs 55% generic, on 315 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.

315
Total Claims
$147K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
487
Total Day Supply
14,354
Brand vs Generic
45% brand / 55% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$142K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ozempic
Semaglutide
114
Topiramate
44
Naltrexone Hcl
27
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
26
Levothyroxine Sodium
11
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
11

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How ELLEN PETERSON, CNS fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

ELLEN PETERSON, CNS's 315 claims are below the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELLEN PETERSON, CNS's specialty?
ELLEN PETERSON, CNS specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in AUSTIN, Texas. Credentials: CNS.
How much does ELLEN PETERSON, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELLEN PETERSON, CNS wrote 315 Medicare Part D claims totaling $147K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
Where is ELLEN PETERSON, CNS located?
ELLEN PETERSON, CNS is located at 6500 NORTH MOPAC EXPRESSWAY, AUSTIN, TX, 78731. Phone: (512) 458-8400.
What is ELLEN PETERSON, CNS's NPI number?
ELLEN PETERSON, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649468406, issued on 10/05/2007.
Does ELLEN PETERSON, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELLEN PETERSON, CNS's prescribing is 45% brand-name and 55% generic drugs by claim count, with $142K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELLEN PETERSON, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELLEN PETERSON, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Topiramate, Naltrexone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELLEN PETERSON, CNS accept Medicare?
ELLEN PETERSON, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 315 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELLEN PETERSON, CNS's credentials?
ELLEN PETERSON, CNS's NPI is 1649468406 with credentials CNS. 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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