2026 NPPES data Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1568686913 PCNS
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FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in CRANSTON, 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
86
Medicare Part D claims · Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS filed 86 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in CRANSTON, Rhode Island.

86
Part D claims, 2023

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FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

86 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/13/2007

NPI 1568686913

Primary specialty

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

86 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Rhode Island

1. Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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).

FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS is a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in CRANSTON, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PCNS. NPI: 1568686913. 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.

FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding PCNS credentials at 80 EAST ST, CRANSTON, RI, 02920, with a listed phone of (401) 463-6001. NPI 1568686913 was issued on 04/13/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KNOWLES 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 86 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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.

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 953 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,309 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

80 EAST ST
CRANSTON, RI 02920

Provider Details

NPI 1568686913
Specialty Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials PCNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/13/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

86
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
86
Total Day Supply
2,535
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
40.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
17
Fluoxetine Hcl
14
Quetiapine Fumarate
12
Clonidine Hcl
11

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

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS fits within the Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

953
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
51
States with Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS's 86 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Rhode Island

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

Compare Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS's specialty?
FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS specializes in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in CRANSTON, Rhode Island. Credentials: PCNS.
How much does FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS wrote 86 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS located?
FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS is located at 80 EAST ST, CRANSTON, RI, 02920. Phone: (401) 463-6001.
What is FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS's NPI number?
FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568686913, issued on 04/13/2007.
How many Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 953 Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 51 states in the US. The average Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Fluoxetine Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS accept Medicare?
FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 86 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS's credentials?
FRANCINE KNOWLES, PCNS's NPI is 1568686913 with credentials PCNS. 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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