2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1942849617 NP
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HEATHER GARDE, NP

Registered Nurse in TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma. 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
385
Medicare Part D claims · 129 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HEATHER GARDE, NP filed 385 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, prescribing 91% generic.

385
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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 GARDE, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

385 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about HEATHER GARDE, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/30/2019

NPI 1942849617

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

385 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers

Registered Nurse share within Oklahoma

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Oklahoma

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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 GARDE, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding NP credentials at 1500 E DOWNING ST STE 214, TAHLEQUAH, OK, 74464, with a listed phone of (918) 431-0202. NPI 1942849617 was issued on 12/30/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARDE 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 385 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 129 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

1500 E DOWNING ST STE 214
TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464

Provider Details

NPI 1942849617
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/30/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER GARDE, 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.

NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC
TAHLEQUAH, OK

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 · Generic-heavy

HEATHER GARDE, NP — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 385 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.

385
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
129
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
838
Total Day Supply
23,670
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$28K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 57, 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 GARDE, NP 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
Lisinopril
31
Hydrochlorothiazide
17
Amlodipine Besylate
13
Losartan Potassium
13

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How HEATHER GARDE, NP fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER GARDE, NP's 385 claims are below the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Oklahoma

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER GARDE, NP's specialty?
HEATHER GARDE, NP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma. Credentials: NP.
How much does HEATHER GARDE, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER GARDE, NP wrote 385 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 129 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER GARDE, NP located?
HEATHER GARDE, NP is located at 1500 E DOWNING ST STE 214, TAHLEQUAH, OK, 74464. Phone: (918) 431-0202.
What is HEATHER GARDE, NP's NPI number?
HEATHER GARDE, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942849617, issued on 12/30/2019.
Does HEATHER GARDE, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER GARDE, NP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $28K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER GARDE, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER GARDE, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER GARDE, NP accept Medicare?
HEATHER GARDE, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 385 Part D claims and 129 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER GARDE, NP's credentials?
HEATHER GARDE, NP's NPI is 1942849617 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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