2026 NPPES data Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1750394664 CNS
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Heather Podhajecki, CNS

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,379 in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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
361
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.3/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Heather Podhajecki, CNS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 361 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.3/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
361
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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 Podhajecki, CNS's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Where Heather Podhajecki, CNS sits

This provider among adult health clinical nurse specialist peers

Across the 144 adult health clinical nurse specialist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Heather Podhajecki, CNS writes more Part D claims than 42% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.448.873.297.7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Heather Podhajecki, CNS-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one adult health clinical nurse specialist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Heather Podhajecki, CNS. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Heather Podhajecki, CNS?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/14/2006

NPI 1750394664

Primary specialty

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,379 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

361 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,088

MIPS final score

98.3/100 15.2 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers
Behavior Technician - 9.5%Behavior Technician9.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 6.3%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.3%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.9%Counselor - 3.8%Counselor3.8%Clinical Social Worker - 3.8%Clinical Social Worker3.8%Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist - 0%Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist0%
Largest specialties in New Mexico (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Heather Podhajecki, CNS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.3/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) - 98.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.3%
MIPS final score (Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) - 98.3/100 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.

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 Podhajecki, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 2669 SCENIC DR, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, with a listed phone of (575) 437-8126. NPI 1750394664 was issued on 08/14/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 361 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $630K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.3/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,379 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 1,088 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

2669 SCENIC DR
Alamogordo, NM 88310

Provider Details

NPI 1750394664
Specialty Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.3
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Heather Podhajecki, CNS 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.

Otero County Hospital Association
Alamogordo, NM

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 · Typical

Heather Podhajecki, CNS - brand share 14.0%
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist average

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 361 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.

361
Total Claims
$630K
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
473
Total Day Supply
12,690
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$579K
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Opioid Claims
21 (5.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
76% female / 24% 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 Podhajecki, CNS 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
Letrozole
117
Hydroxyurea
35
Anastrozole
25
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
19
Potassium Chloride
15
Tamoxifen Citrate
14
Ibrance
Palbociclib
12
Levothyroxine Sodium
12
Oxycodone Hcl
12
Dexamethasone
11

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

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How Heather Podhajecki, CNS fits within the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,379
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,088
Avg Claims per Provider

Heather Podhajecki, CNS's 361 claims are below the specialty average of 1,088.

Nearby Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Podhajecki.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heather Podhajecki, CNS's specialty?
Heather Podhajecki, CNS specializes in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Credentials: CNS.
How much does Heather Podhajecki, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Heather Podhajecki, CNS wrote 361 Medicare Part D claims totaling $630K in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
What is Heather Podhajecki, CNS's Medicare quality score?
Heather Podhajecki, CNS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Heather Podhajecki, CNS located?
Heather Podhajecki, CNS is located at 2669 SCENIC DR, Alamogordo, NM, 88310. Phone: (575) 437-8126.
What is Heather Podhajecki, CNS's NPI number?
Heather Podhajecki, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750394664, issued on 08/14/2006.
Does Heather Podhajecki, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Heather Podhajecki, CNS's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $579K in brand drug costs.
Does Heather Podhajecki, CNS prescribe opioids?
Yes, Heather Podhajecki, CNS had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.8%.
How many Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,379 Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,088 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Heather Podhajecki, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heather Podhajecki, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Letrozole, Hydroxyurea, Anastrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heather Podhajecki, CNS accept Medicare?
Heather Podhajecki, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 361 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Podhajecki, CNS's credentials?
Heather Podhajecki, CNS's NPI is 1750394664 with credentials CNS. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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