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2026 NPPES data Advanced Practice Midwife NPI 1396083069 APRN, CNM
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Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife in New Haven, 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 11,199 in Advanced Practice Midwife, 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
47
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 100
MIPS score
73.6/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
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What the federal data shows

Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.6/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 47 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

73.6/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
47
Part D claims, 2024
≥11th
pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)

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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1396083069), first enumerated 01/30/2013.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 47 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.6/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Not in federal data

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    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1396083069 · Advanced Practice Midwife

NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · MIPS-BELOW · RX-TRACE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1396083069
  • ENUM-MID 2013
  • TAX-MID 11K Advanced Practice
  • MIPS-BELOW 73.6/100
  • RX-TRACE 47
  • BOOK-THIN 220 in Connecticut
  • PHOTO-FINISH Kristen Venor · ±0.0

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

74 ≥ 11th percentile 11% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

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

Where Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM sits

This provider among advanced practice midwife peers

Across the 571 advanced practice midwife providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM writes more Part D claims than 64% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 8% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePoint, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 100Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 64 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one advanced practice midwife peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/30/2013

NPI 1396083069

Primary specialty

Advanced Practice Midwife

Mid-sized

11,199 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

47 53% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 100

MIPS final score

73.6/100 9.9 pts vs avg

Mid-tier band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers
Clinical Social Worker8.4%Student in an Organized Heal…7.9%Physical Therapist4.2%Pharmacist3.9%Internal Medicine Physician3.4%Mental Health Counselor3.2%Advanced Practice Midwife0.3%
Largest specialties in Connecticut (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Advanced Practice Midwife national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.6/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%73.6%
MIPS final score (Advanced Practice Midwife) - 73.6/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).

Practice Address

200 ORCHARD ST
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 789-3029

Provider Details

NPI 1396083069
Specialty Advanced Practice Midwife
Credentials APRN, CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/30/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.5637
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.

47
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
57.2
Total Day Supply
1,211
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Zafemy
Norelgestromin/Ethin.Estradiol
15

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

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Advanced Practice Midwife Overview

How Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.

11,199
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
100
Avg Claims per Provider

Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM's 47 claims are below the specialty average of 100.

Nationwide Advanced Practice Midwife peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Brigance, both outside Connecticut so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (73.6 here).

Kristen Venor 73.6 CA Amy An 73.4 AZ Natesha Vaillancourt 73.4 FL Inna Druker 73.3 NJ

Same NPPES enumeration year (2013)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Jane Silver Spokane, WA Christina Shutters Iowa City, IA Jaclyn Beres Akron, OH Kimberly Bryan Conway, SC

Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in Connecticut

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

One of 220 Advanced Practice Midwife providers enrolled in Connecticut, 5 are shown here.

Marwa Abdinoor
CNM
West Hartford, CT
Jennifer Ahimsa
CNM
Hartford, CT
Jennifer Aiken
CNM
Danbury, CT
Melanie Albright
C.N.M.
Trumbull, CT
Laura Alsen Piscioneri
CNM
Manchester, CT

Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM's specialty? ▼
Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in New Haven, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN, CNM.
How much does Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM wrote 47 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
What is Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.6/100 (Quality: 75.8, Cost: 51.4). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM located? ▼
Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM is located at 200 ORCHARD ST, New Haven, CT, 06511. Phone: (203) 789-3029.
What is Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM's NPI number? ▼
Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396083069, issued on 01/30/2013.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,199 Advanced Practice Midwife providers across 55 states in the US. The average Advanced Practice Midwife provider writes 100 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Zafemy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM accept Medicare? ▼
Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 47 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM's credentials? ▼
Heather Brigance, APRN, CNM's NPI is 1396083069 with credentials APRN, CNM. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.