2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1427328277 APN,C.
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ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.

Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist in RIDGEWOOD, 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
777
Medicare Part D claims · 171 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 963
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.6738/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$699.25
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.6738/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 777 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.6738/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
777
Part D claims, 2023
77%
generic prescribing
$699.25
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.

ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

99 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/11/2012

NPI 1427328277

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist

Rare

211 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

777 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 963

MIPS final score

98.6738/100 15.573800000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist share within New Jersey

1. Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.6738/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 98.6738/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.7%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 98.6738/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APN,C. credentials at 223 N VAN DIEN AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ, 07450, with a listed phone of (201) 447-8000. NPI 1427328277 was issued on 01/11/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what USINOWICZ 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 777 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 171 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $503K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.6738/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.5705), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 211 enrolled providers across 34 states and an average of 963 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

223 N VAN DIEN AVE
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450

Provider Details

NPI 1427328277
Specialty Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APN,C.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/11/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

98.6738
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.5705
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. 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.

VALLEY PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC
HOBOKEN, 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).

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 ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$699

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 777 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.

777
Total Claims
$503K
Total Drug Cost
171
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,567
Total Day Supply
46,453
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$485K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
81.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.93
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 25, 75-84: 67, 85+: 68

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. 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
Torsemide
134
Potassium Chloride
74
Spironolactone
73
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
43
Furosemide
41
Metoprolol Succinate
39
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
35
Eliquis
Apixaban
28
Carvedilol
25
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
23

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

Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. fits within the Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

211
Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
34
States with Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist
963
Avg Claims per Provider

ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.'s 777 claims are below the specialty average of 963.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.'s specialty?
ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. specializes in Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey. Credentials: APN,C..
How much does ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. wrote 777 Medicare Part D claims totaling $503K in drug costs for 171 beneficiaries.
What is ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.'s Medicare quality score?
ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.6738/100 (Quality: 93.5705). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. located?
ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. is located at 223 N VAN DIEN AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ, 07450. Phone: (201) 447-8000.
What is ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.'s NPI number?
ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427328277, issued on 01/11/2012.
Does ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $485K in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 211 Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 34 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 963 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Torsemide, Potassium Chloride, Spironolactone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. accept Medicare?
ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C. appears in CMS Medicare data with 777 Part D claims and 171 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.'s credentials?
ELVIRA USINOWICZ, APN,C.'s NPI is 1427328277 with credentials APN,C.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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