2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1134535776 CNP
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HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP

Nurse Practitioner in ATHENS, Ohio. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 556 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.3083/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.3083/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,296 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.3083/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing

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.

HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

81 36th percentile higher than 36% 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. 90–100: 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

What does the federal data show about HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2014

NPI 1134535776

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,296 204% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

81.3083/100 1.7916999999999916% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.3083/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 81.3083/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.3%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 81.3083/100 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.

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).

HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNP credentials at 65 HOSPITAL DR, ATHENS, OH, 45701, with a listed phone of (740) 566-4890. NPI 1134535776 was issued on 07/03/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCKLEY 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 3,296 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 556 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $719K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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 81.3083/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.5834, Cost 65.7777), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

65 HOSPITAL DR
ATHENS, OH 45701

Provider Details

NPI 1134535776
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/03/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.3083
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.5834
Quality
65.7777
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP 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.

OHIOHEALTH CORPORATION
ATHENS, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP. To verify HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 3,296 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.

3,296
Total Claims
$719K
Total Drug Cost
556
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,434
Total Day Supply
220,234
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$663K
Generic Drug Cost
$55K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.87
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 220, 75-84: 212, 85+: 81

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
418
Atorvastatin Calcium
223
Furosemide
220
Metoprolol Succinate
196
Metoprolol Tartrate
196
Carvedilol
189
Amlodipine Besylate
171
Losartan Potassium
163
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
127
Lisinopril
117

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP's 3,296 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP's specialty?
HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in ATHENS, Ohio. Credentials: CNP.
How much does HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP wrote 3,296 Medicare Part D claims totaling $719K in drug costs for 556 beneficiaries.
What is HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP's Medicare quality score?
HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.3083/100 (Quality: 73.5834, Cost: 65.7777). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP located?
HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP is located at 65 HOSPITAL DR, ATHENS, OH, 45701. Phone: (740) 566-4890.
What is HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP's NPI number?
HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134535776, issued on 07/03/2014.
Does HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $663K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP accept Medicare?
HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,296 Part D claims and 556 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP's credentials?
HEATHER BUCKLEY, CNP's NPI is 1134535776 with credentials CNP. 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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