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2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1194490185 NP
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Noblesville, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,179 in Primary Care 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 292 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
57.8/100
▼ 25 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$835.58
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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 Pickett, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 57.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 5,839 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 57.8/100
- MIPS score · -25 vs avg
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $835.58
- 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 Pickett, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
58 5th percentile higher than 5% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Heather Pickett, NP sits
This provider among primary care nurse practitioner peers
Across the 958 primary care nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Heather Pickett, NP writes more Part D claims than 95% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 6% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 primary care nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Heather Pickett, NP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Heather Pickett, NP?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
5,839 328% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
57.8/100 25.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Heather Pickett, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 57.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) - 57.8/100 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.
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Heather Pickett, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 205 NOBLE CREEK DR, Noblesville, IN, 46060, with a listed phone of (317) 773-8483. NPI 1194490185 was issued on 08/11/2021.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,839 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 292 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $386K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 57.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 10.9, Cost 73.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1194490185 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Primary Care Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/11/2021 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
57.8315
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
10.8634
Quality
73.575
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Heather Pickett, 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.
Riverview Hospital
Noblesville, IN
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 Pickett, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$836
Largest payer
Novo Nordisk 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 Pickett, NP - brand share 11.0%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,839 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.
5,839
Total Claims
$386K
Total Drug Cost
292
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,237
- Total Day Supply
- 166,511
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $261K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $123K
- Opioid Claims
- 299 (5.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 332
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.43
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 35, 65-74: 70, 75-84: 110, 85+: 77
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Heather Pickett, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
237 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
182 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
167 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
158 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
147 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
129 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
127 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
123 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 237 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 182 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 167 |
| Furosemide | 158 |
| Gabapentin | 147 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 129 |
| Lisinopril | 127 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 123 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 119 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 115 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Heather Pickett, NP fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
10,179
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider
Heather Pickett, NP's 5,839 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.
Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pickett.
Dr. Heather Abbott
NP
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Crystal Alaniz
FNP-BC
Monticello, IN
Dr. Karen Amick
FNP
Scottsburg, IN
Dr. Denise Ash
NP
Indianapolis, IN
Bernadette Ashley
Indianapolis, IN
Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heather Pickett, NP's specialty? ▼
Heather Pickett, NP specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Noblesville, Indiana. Credentials: NP.
How much does Heather Pickett, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Heather Pickett, NP wrote 5,839 Medicare Part D claims totaling $386K in drug costs for 292 beneficiaries.
What is Heather Pickett, NP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Heather Pickett, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 57.8/100 (Quality: 10.9, Cost: 73.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Heather Pickett, NP located? ▼
Heather Pickett, NP is located at 205 NOBLE CREEK DR, Noblesville, IN, 46060. Phone: (317) 773-8483.
What is Heather Pickett, NP's NPI number? ▼
Heather Pickett, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194490185, issued on 08/11/2021.
Does Heather Pickett, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Heather Pickett, NP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $261K in brand drug costs.
Does Heather Pickett, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Heather Pickett, NP had 299 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,179 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Heather Pickett, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heather Pickett, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heather Pickett, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Heather Pickett, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,839 Part D claims and 292 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Pickett, NP's credentials? ▼
Heather Pickett, NP's NPI is 1194490185 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
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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