2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1356042642 NP
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HEATHER SMITH, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in AUGUSTA, Maine. 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
273
Medicare Part D claims · 156 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$630.16
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HEATHER SMITH, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in AUGUSTA, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 273 claims across 156 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $630.16 across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HEATHER SMITH, NP filed 273 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AUGUSTA, Maine. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HEATHER SMITH, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/14/2023

NPI 1356042642

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

273 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Maine

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Maine

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology 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 SMITH, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in AUGUSTA, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1356042642. 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 SMITH, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 442 CIVIC CENTER DR, AUGUSTA, ME, 04330, with a listed phone of (207) 622-6319. NPI 1356042642 was issued on 03/14/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 273 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 156 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

442 CIVIC CENTER DR
AUGUSTA, ME 04330

Provider Details

NPI 1356042642
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/14/2023

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER SMITH, 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.

MAINEGENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
AUGUSTA, ME

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

Total received

$630

Largest payer

Sumitomo Pharma America, 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 SMITH, NP — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 273 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.

273
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
156
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
443
Total Day Supply
10,351
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$34K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
97

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
35% female / 65% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 56, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
43
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
33
Finasteride
22
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
21
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
19
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
16
Oxybutynin Chloride
16
Gemtesa
Vibegron
15
Tolterodine Tartrate Er
Tolterodine Tartrate
13

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HEATHER SMITH, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER SMITH, NP's 273 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maine

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

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER SMITH, NP's specialty?
HEATHER SMITH, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in AUGUSTA, Maine. Credentials: NP.
How much does HEATHER SMITH, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER SMITH, NP wrote 273 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 156 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER SMITH, NP located?
HEATHER SMITH, NP is located at 442 CIVIC CENTER DR, AUGUSTA, ME, 04330. Phone: (207) 622-6319.
What is HEATHER SMITH, NP's NPI number?
HEATHER SMITH, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356042642, issued on 03/14/2023.
Does HEATHER SMITH, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER SMITH, NP's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER SMITH, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER SMITH, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER SMITH, NP accept Medicare?
HEATHER SMITH, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 273 Part D claims and 156 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER SMITH, NP's credentials?
HEATHER SMITH, NP's NPI is 1356042642 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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