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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1497158521 APRN
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Hartford, 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
251
Medicare Part D claims · 48 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.4/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Heather Carter, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 251 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.4/100
- MIPS score · +3 vs avg
- 251
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- 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 Carter, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
86 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Heather Carter, 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, Heather Carter, APRN writes more Part D claims than 39% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 50% - placing this provider in the lower-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
Each dot is one family nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Heather Carter, APRN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Heather Carter, APRN?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
251 79% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.4/100 3.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Heather Carter, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) - 86.4/100 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).
Heather Carter, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 200 RETREAT AVE, Hartford, CT, 06106, with a listed phone of (860) 972-2629. NPI 1497158521 was issued on 10/03/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 251 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 48 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82, Cost 43), 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1497158521 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/03/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
86.4127
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.9936
Quality
43.0396
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Heather Carter, 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.
Hartford Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
Hartford, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070025
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Heather Carter, APRN - brand share 13.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
13% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 251 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.
251
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
48
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 251
- Total Day Supply
- 5,647
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 160 (63.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.55
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 16, 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 Heather Carter, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
65 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate Er
31 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 25
Oxycodone Hcl
25 claims
- Lorazepam 23
Lorazepam
23 claims
- Vyvanse 20
Vyvanse
20 claims
- Phenobarbital 16
Phenobarbital
16 claims
- Clonazepam 14
Clonazepam
14 claims
- Morphine Sulfate 13
Morphine Sulfate
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 65 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 31 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 25 |
| Lorazepam | 23 |
| Vyvanse Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 20 |
| Phenobarbital | 16 |
| Clonazepam | 14 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 13 |
* 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 Heather Carter, 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
Heather Carter, APRN's 251 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 Carter.
Dr. Renato Abastillas
APRN
Rocky Hill, CT
Farhiya Abdi
South Windsor, CT
Dr. Maryam Abdishoo
NP
Putnam, CT
Dr. Anwar Abdulrehman
APRN
Danbury, CT
Denise Ace
Stratford, CT
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heather Carter, APRN's specialty? ▼
Heather Carter, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Hartford, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Heather Carter, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Heather Carter, APRN wrote 251 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 48 beneficiaries.
What is Heather Carter, APRN's Medicare quality score? ▼
Heather Carter, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.4/100 (Quality: 82, Cost: 43). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Heather Carter, APRN located? ▼
Heather Carter, APRN is located at 200 RETREAT AVE, Hartford, CT, 06106. Phone: (860) 972-2629.
What is Heather Carter, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Heather Carter, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497158521, issued on 10/03/2014.
Does Heather Carter, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Heather Carter, APRN's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Heather Carter, APRN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Heather Carter, APRN had 160 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.7%.
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 Heather Carter, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heather Carter, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Morphine Sulfate Er, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heather Carter, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Heather Carter, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 251 Part D claims and 48 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Carter, APRN's credentials? ▼
Heather Carter, APRN's NPI is 1497158521 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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