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2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1942720420 APRN
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Middletown, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,776 in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 117 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Ericka Gardener, APRN filed 1,991 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Middletown, Connecticut, prescribing 95% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
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Ericka Gardener, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,991 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Ericka Gardener, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,991 115% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Ericka Gardener, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 1250 SILVER ST, Middletown, CT, 06457, with a listed phone of (860) 346-0300. NPI 1942720420 was issued on 06/26/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,991 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 117 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $277K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,776 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1942720420 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/26/2017 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Ericka Gardener, APRN - brand share 5.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,991 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.
1,991
Total Claims
$277K
Total Drug Cost
117
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,252
- Total Day Supply
- 66,065
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $177K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $100K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 54.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.64
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 80, 65-74: 31, 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 Ericka Gardener, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
119 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
114 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl
Hydroxyzine Hcl
103 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
97 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
96 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
90 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
85 claims
- Oxcarbazepine
Oxcarbazepine
66 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Aripiprazole | 119 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 114 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 103 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 97 |
| Risperidone | 96 |
| Olanzapine | 90 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 85 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 66 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 57 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 57 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Ericka Gardener, APRN fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
40,776
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider
Ericka Gardener, APRN's 1,991 claims are above the specialty average of 927.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gardener.
Dr. Denise Abbate
APRN
Hartford, CT
Dr. Thuraya Abdi
APRN
Farmington, CT
Dr. William Abrokwa
ARNP
South Windsor, CT
Bridgitte Ackeifi
Southington, CT
Dr. Hye Adams
APRN
East Berlin, CT
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ericka Gardener, APRN's specialty? ▼
Ericka Gardener, APRN specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Middletown, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Ericka Gardener, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ericka Gardener, APRN wrote 1,991 Medicare Part D claims totaling $277K in drug costs for 117 beneficiaries.
Where is Ericka Gardener, APRN located? ▼
Ericka Gardener, APRN is located at 1250 SILVER ST, Middletown, CT, 06457. Phone: (860) 346-0300.
What is Ericka Gardener, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Ericka Gardener, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942720420, issued on 06/26/2017.
Does Ericka Gardener, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ericka Gardener, APRN's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $177K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,776 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ericka Gardener, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ericka Gardener, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Aripiprazole, Trazodone Hcl, Hydroxyzine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ericka Gardener, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Ericka Gardener, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,991 Part D claims and 117 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ericka Gardener, APRN's credentials? ▼
Ericka Gardener, APRN's NPI is 1942720420 with credentials APRN. 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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