2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1417449042 NP
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HEATHER DEARING, NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. 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 · 293 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$582.62
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HEATHER DEARING, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 293 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $582.62 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HEATHER DEARING, NP filed 1,528 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HEATHER DEARING, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/30/2018

NPI 1417449042

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,528 165% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

HEATHER DEARING, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1417449042. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HEATHER DEARING, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2115 S FREMONT AVE STE 3050, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65804, with a listed phone of (417) 820-3905. NPI 1417449042 was issued on 05/30/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEARING 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 1,528 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 293 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

2115 S FREMONT AVE STE 3050
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

Provider Details

NPI 1417449042
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/30/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER DEARING, NP 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.

MERCY CLINIC SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITIES
SPRINGFIELD, MO

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 DEARING, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$583

Largest payer

Gilead Sciences, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEATHER DEARING, NP — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 1,528 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.

1,528
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
293
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,107
Total Day Supply
56,786
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$74K
Antibiotic Claims
828

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.71
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 100, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 82, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Methenamine Hippurate
198
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
134
Cephalexin
118
Doxycycline Monohydrate
111
Cefdinir
96
Minocycline Hcl
85
Levofloxacin
67
Doxycycline Hyclate
63
Amoxicillin
48
Fluconazole
44

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HEATHER DEARING, NP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER DEARING, NP's 1,528 claims are above the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER DEARING, NP's specialty?
HEATHER DEARING, NP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. Credentials: NP.
How much does HEATHER DEARING, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER DEARING, NP wrote 1,528 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 293 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER DEARING, NP located?
HEATHER DEARING, NP is located at 2115 S FREMONT AVE STE 3050, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65804. Phone: (417) 820-3905.
What is HEATHER DEARING, NP's NPI number?
HEATHER DEARING, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417449042, issued on 05/30/2018.
Does HEATHER DEARING, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER DEARING, NP's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER DEARING, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER DEARING, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methenamine Hippurate, Biktarvy, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER DEARING, NP accept Medicare?
HEATHER DEARING, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,528 Part D claims and 293 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER DEARING, NP's credentials?
HEATHER DEARING, NP's NPI is 1417449042 with credentials NP. 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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