2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1558613315 APRN
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ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in HAMDEN, Connecticut. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 562 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.2757/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$105.49
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in HAMDEN, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 562 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.2757/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $105.49 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.2757 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,045 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2012

NPI 1558613315

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,045 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

MIPS final score

93.2757/100 10.175700000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Connecticut

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.2757/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 93.2757/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.3%
MIPS final score (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 93.2757/100 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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ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in HAMDEN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1558613315. 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.

ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 564 SHEPARD AVE, HAMDEN, CT, 06514, with a listed phone of (203) 407-0178. NPI 1558613315 was issued on 10/03/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAEHRING 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 2,045 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 562 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $225K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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 93.2757/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7219), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

564 SHEPARD AVE
HAMDEN, CT 06514

Provider Details

NPI 1558613315
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/03/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.2757
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.7219
Quality
78.0315
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN 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.

NORTHEAST MEDICAL GROUP INC
GUILFORD, CT

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 ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$105

Largest payer

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 2,045 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.

2,045
Total Claims
$225K
Total Drug Cost
562
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,976
Total Day Supply
145,828
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$181K
Generic Drug Cost
$43K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 267, 75-84: 215, 85+: 50

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
165
Levothyroxine Sodium
105
Amlodipine Besylate
87
Rosuvastatin Calcium
87
Lisinopril
65
Losartan Potassium
65
Metoprolol Succinate
54
Sertraline Hcl
53
Gabapentin
52
Hydrochlorothiazide
46

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN's 2,045 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN's specialty?
ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in HAMDEN, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN wrote 2,045 Medicare Part D claims totaling $225K in drug costs for 562 beneficiaries.
What is ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN's Medicare quality score?
ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.2757/100 (Quality: 81.7219). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN located?
ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN is located at 564 SHEPARD AVE, HAMDEN, CT, 06514. Phone: (203) 407-0178.
What is ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN's NPI number?
ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558613315, issued on 10/03/2012.
Does ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $181K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN accept Medicare?
ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,045 Part D claims and 562 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN's credentials?
ERIKKA BAEHRING, APRN's NPI is 1558613315 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

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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