2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1134521818 DNP, FNP-C, APRN
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HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. 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
109
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 109 claims across 37 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN filed 109 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/24/2014

NPI 1134521818

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

109 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within New Mexico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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).

HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DNP, FNP-C, APRN. NPI: 1134521818. 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.

HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP, FNP-C, APRN credentials at 271 PASEO DE DIA, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88011, with a listed phone of (575) 323-6500. NPI 1134521818 was issued on 09/24/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALTERSON 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 109 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 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. 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

271 PASEO DE DIA
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011

Provider Details

NPI 1134521818
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP, FNP-C, APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/24/2014

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 109 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.

109
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
312
Total Day Supply
9,237
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
11
Metformin Hcl
11
Rosuvastatin Calcium
11

* 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 HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN's 109 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Mexico

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN's specialty?
HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. Credentials: DNP, FNP-C, APRN.
How much does HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN wrote 109 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN located?
HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN is located at 271 PASEO DE DIA, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88011. Phone: (575) 323-6500.
What is HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN's NPI number?
HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134521818, issued on 09/24/2014.
Does HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 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 HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Metformin Hcl, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN accept Medicare?
HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 109 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN's credentials?
HEIDI ALTERSON, DNP, FNP-C, APRN's NPI is 1134521818 with credentials DNP, FNP-C, APRN. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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