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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1851775639 FNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Cerritos, California.
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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Heather Fitchner, FNP filed 3,492 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Cerritos, California, prescribing 90% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- ≥90th
- pct by Part D claim volume (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.
Heather Fitchner, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,492 ≥ 90th percentile 90% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Heather Fitchner, FNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
3,492 186% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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 Fitchner, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 12989 TOWNE CENTER DR, Cerritos, CA, 90703, with a listed phone of (866) 646-3553. NPI 1851775639 was issued on 07/12/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,492 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $177K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
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 | 1851775639 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/12/2015 |
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Heather Fitchner, FNP. To verify Heather Fitchner, FNP's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Heather Fitchner, FNP - brand share 9.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
9% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 3,492 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.
3,492
Total Claims
$177K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,557
- Total Day Supply
- 100,459
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $93K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $81K
- Opioid Claims
- 17 (0.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 62
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 84.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.96
- Gender Split
- 77% female / 23% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Heather Fitchner, FNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Memantine Hcl
Memantine Hcl
188 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
164 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
149 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
138 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
134 claims
- Methenamine Hippur…
Methenamine Hippurate
127 claims
- Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex Sodium
109 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
100 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 188 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 164 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 149 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 138 |
| Famotidine | 134 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 127 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 109 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 100 |
| Furosemide | 99 |
| Potassium Chloride | 90 |
* 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 Fitchner, FNP 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 Fitchner, FNP's 3,492 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fitchner.
Dr. Danielle Aaroe
FAMILY NURSE PRACTIT
Oroville, CA
Joshua Aaron
Mission Hills, CA
Dr. Orly Aaron
NP
San Francisco, CA
Paris Gilbert Russ Aaron
Sacramento, CA
Dr. Alvin Joseph Abad
FNP-C
San Francisco, CA
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heather Fitchner, FNP's specialty? ▼
Heather Fitchner, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Cerritos, California. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Heather Fitchner, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Heather Fitchner, FNP wrote 3,492 Medicare Part D claims totaling $177K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is Heather Fitchner, FNP located? ▼
Heather Fitchner, FNP is located at 12989 TOWNE CENTER DR, Cerritos, CA, 90703. Phone: (866) 646-3553.
What is Heather Fitchner, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Heather Fitchner, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851775639, issued on 07/12/2015.
Does Heather Fitchner, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Heather Fitchner, FNP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $93K in brand drug costs.
Does Heather Fitchner, FNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Heather Fitchner, FNP had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
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 Fitchner, FNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heather Fitchner, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Memantine Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heather Fitchner, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Heather Fitchner, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,492 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Fitchner, FNP's credentials? ▼
Heather Fitchner, FNP's NPI is 1851775639 with credentials FNP. 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.
- 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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