2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1528545845 APRN
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Gerarda Pires, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner in Fairfield, 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 210,832 in Family 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
491
Medicare Part D claims · 195 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$755.09
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Gerarda Pires, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 491 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
491
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$755.09
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.

Gerarda Pires, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

88 Top 44% higher than 56% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Gerarda Pires, APRN sits

This provider among family nurse practitioner peers

Across the 27,154 family nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Gerarda Pires, APRN writes more Part D claims than 54% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 56% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100022.344.666.989.3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentile
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one family nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Gerarda Pires, APRN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Gerarda Pires, APRN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2018

NPI 1528545845

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

210,832 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

491 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

88/100 4.9 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers
Clinical Social Worker8.4%Student in an Organized Heal…7.7%Physical Therapist4.2%Pharmacist3.9%Internal Medicine Physician3.4%Mental Health Counselor3.2%Family Nurse Practitioner2.7%
Largest specialties in Connecticut (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Gerarda Pires, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) - 88/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) - 88/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).

Gerarda Pires, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 1305 POST RD STE 310, Fairfield, CT, 06824, with a listed phone of (203) 259-7709. NPI 1528545845 was issued on 07/20/2018.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 491 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 195 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $130K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

1305 POST RD STE 310
Fairfield, CT 06824

Provider Details

NPI 1528545845
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/20/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.0048
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.1905
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Gerarda Pires, 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.

Fairfield Dermatology P.C.
Fairfield, 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 Gerarda Pires, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$755

Largest payer

PFIZER 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 · Generic-heavy

Gerarda Pires, APRN - brand share 7.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 491 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.

491
Total Claims
$130K
Total Drug Cost
195
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
558
Total Day Supply
13,893
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$110K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
46

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Gerarda Pires, APRN prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
74
Mupirocin
54
Clobetasol Propionate
52
Triamcinolone Acetonide
31
Cephalexin
26
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
25
Doxycycline Hyclate
21
Gentamicin Sulfate
21
Minoxidil
17
Mometasone Furoate
16

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Gerarda Pires, APRN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Gerarda Pires, APRN's 491 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gerarda Pires, APRN's specialty?
Gerarda Pires, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Fairfield, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Gerarda Pires, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Gerarda Pires, APRN wrote 491 Medicare Part D claims totaling $130K in drug costs for 195 beneficiaries.
What is Gerarda Pires, APRN's Medicare quality score?
Gerarda Pires, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88/100 (Quality: 78.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Gerarda Pires, APRN located?
Gerarda Pires, APRN is located at 1305 POST RD STE 310, Fairfield, CT, 06824. Phone: (203) 259-7709.
What is Gerarda Pires, APRN's NPI number?
Gerarda Pires, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528545845, issued on 07/20/2018.
Does Gerarda Pires, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Gerarda Pires, APRN's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $110K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gerarda Pires, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gerarda Pires, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Mupirocin, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gerarda Pires, APRN accept Medicare?
Gerarda Pires, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 491 Part D claims and 195 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gerarda Pires, APRN's credentials?
Gerarda Pires, APRN's NPI is 1528545845 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.
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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