2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1669070165 APRN
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HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in LAKELAND, Florida. 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
30
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
80.1146/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$22.39
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.1146/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 30 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.1146/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
30
Part D claims, 2023
$22.39
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.

HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

80 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.

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

What does the federal data show about HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/15/2020

NPI 1669070165

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

30 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

MIPS final score

80.1146/100 2.9853999999999985% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.1146/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 80.1146/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.1%
MIPS final score (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 80.1146/100 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 CRISTOFARO, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL, 33805, with a listed phone of (863) 687-1321. NPI 1669070165 was issued on 10/15/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRISTOFARO 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 30 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $805 in drug spend. 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 80.1146/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.2932, Cost 64.8546), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805

Provider Details

NPI 1669070165
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/15/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.1146
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.2932
Quality
64.8546
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER CRISTOFARO, 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.

LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
LAKELAND, FL

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 HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$22

Largest payer

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

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 — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN. To verify HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

30
Total Claims
$805
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
30
Total Day Supply
354
Generic Drug Cost
$634

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.00

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN's 30 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN's specialty?
HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in LAKELAND, Florida. Credentials: APRN.
How much does HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN wrote 30 Medicare Part D claims totaling $805 in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
What is HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN's Medicare quality score?
HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.1146/100 (Quality: 63.2932, Cost: 64.8546). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN located?
HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN is located at 1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL, 33805. Phone: (863) 687-1321.
What is HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN's NPI number?
HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669070165, issued on 10/15/2020.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN accept Medicare?
HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 30 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN's credentials?
HEATHER CRISTOFARO, APRN's NPI is 1669070165 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

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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