2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1962179325 NP
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ERICA NELSON, NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 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
41
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
What the federal data reveals: ERICA NELSON, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 41 claims across 26 beneficiaries .

What stands out: ERICA NELSON, NP filed 41 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ERICA NELSON, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/24/2021

NPI 1962179325

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

41 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Rhode Island

1. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

ERICA NELSON, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1962179325. 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.

ERICA NELSON, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 593 EDDY STREET JANE BROWN 2 SOUTH, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903, with a listed phone of (401) 444-5943. NPI 1962179325 was issued on 08/24/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NELSON 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 41 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.0%. 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

593 EDDY STREET JANE BROWN 2 SOUTH
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Provider Details

NPI 1962179325
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/24/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERICA NELSON, 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.

LIFESPAN PHYSICIAN GROUP 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

41
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
41
Total Day Supply
333
Generic Drug Cost
$467
Opioid Claims
16 (39.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Oxycodone Hcl
15

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ERICA NELSON, NP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

ERICA NELSON, NP's 41 claims are below the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Rhode Island

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

Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERICA NELSON, NP's specialty?
ERICA NELSON, NP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. Credentials: NP.
How much does ERICA NELSON, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERICA NELSON, NP wrote 41 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is ERICA NELSON, NP located?
ERICA NELSON, NP is located at 593 EDDY STREET JANE BROWN 2 SOUTH, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903. Phone: (401) 444-5943.
What is ERICA NELSON, NP's NPI number?
ERICA NELSON, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962179325, issued on 08/24/2021.
Does ERICA NELSON, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERICA NELSON, NP had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.0%.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERICA NELSON, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERICA NELSON, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERICA NELSON, NP accept Medicare?
ERICA NELSON, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 41 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERICA NELSON, NP's credentials?
ERICA NELSON, NP's NPI is 1962179325 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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