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HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC

Registered Nurse in WALTHAM, Massachusetts. 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 · 187 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$320.28
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC filed 2,012 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in WALTHAM, Massachusetts, prescribing 82% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
$320.28
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.

HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,012 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2017

NPI 1598288987

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,012 101% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Registered Nurse share within Massachusetts

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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).

HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding NP-BC credentials at 85 1ST AVE, WALTHAM, MA, 02451, with a listed phone of (781) 647-7246. NPI 1598288987 was issued on 07/18/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POTLER 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 2,012 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $337K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.2%. 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

85 1ST AVE
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Provider Details

NPI 1598288987
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials NP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/18/2017

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 HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$320

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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC. To verify HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 2,012 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.

2,012
Total Claims
$337K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,351
Total Day Supply
64,025
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$206K
Generic Drug Cost
$131K
Opioid Claims
1,130 (56.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 64, 65-74: 69, 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 HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC 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
Oxycodone Hcl
334
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
166
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
127
Gabapentin
124
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
117
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
75
Morphine Sulfate
73
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
71
Hydromorphone Hcl
69
Tizanidine Hcl
64

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC's 2,012 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC's specialty?
HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in WALTHAM, Massachusetts. Credentials: NP-BC.
How much does HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC wrote 2,012 Medicare Part D claims totaling $337K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
Where is HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC located?
HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC is located at 85 1ST AVE, WALTHAM, MA, 02451. Phone: (781) 647-7246.
What is HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC's NPI number?
HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598288987, issued on 07/18/2017.
Does HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $206K in brand drug costs.
Does HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC had 1,130 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.2%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC accept Medicare?
HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,012 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC's credentials?
HANNAH POTLER, NP-BC's NPI is 1598288987 with credentials NP-BC. 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.

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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