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2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse NPI 1538543384 MSN, NP-C
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Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse in Palmdale, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,553 in Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 271 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse avg: 752
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$354.27
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C filed 2,970 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse in Palmdale, California, prescribing 83% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- $354.27
- 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.
Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,970 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
2,970 295% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse provider holding MSN, NP-C credentials at 37926 47TH ST E, Palmdale, CA, 93552, with a listed phone of (661) 942-2391. NPI 1538543384 was issued on 07/10/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,970 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 271 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $426K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,553 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 752 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1538543384 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | MSN, NP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/10/2015 |
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 Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$354
Largest payer
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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 Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C. To verify Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C'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
Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C - brand share 16.0%
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse average
16% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,970 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.
2,970
Total Claims
$426K
Total Drug Cost
271
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,591
- Total Day Supply
- 192,491
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $360K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $64K
- Opioid Claims
- 47 (1.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 101
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.44
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 60, 65-74: 147, 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 Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
155 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
154 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
129 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
125 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
112 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
102 claims
- Glipizide
Glipizide
97 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
88 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 155 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 154 |
| Lisinopril | 129 |
| Metformin Hcl | 125 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 112 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 102 |
| Glipizide | 97 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 88 |
| Ibuprofen | 88 |
| Gabapentin | 77 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Overview
How Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C fits within the Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
6,553
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse
752
Avg Claims per Provider
Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C's 2,970 claims are above the specialty average of 752.
Nearby Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bell.
Dr. Melanie Abbott
RN
San Diego, CA
Dr. Hadia Abdelgawad
CRNA
Stanford, CA
Dr. Patrisha Abergas
RN
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Shahnaz Achackzad
NPC
San Jose, CA
Dr. Andrew Addley
CRNA
Sonora, CA
Compare Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C's specialty? ▼
Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C specializes in Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse and practices in Palmdale, California. Credentials: MSN, NP-C.
How much does Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C wrote 2,970 Medicare Part D claims totaling $426K in drug costs for 271 beneficiaries.
Where is Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C located? ▼
Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C is located at 37926 47TH ST E, Palmdale, CA, 93552. Phone: (661) 942-2391.
What is Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C's NPI number? ▼
Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538543384, issued on 07/10/2015.
Does Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $360K in brand drug costs.
Does Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,553 Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse provider writes 752 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,970 Part D claims and 271 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C's credentials? ▼
Erica Bell, MSN, NP-C's NPI is 1538543384 with credentials MSN, NP-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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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