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HEIDI BUEL, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner in ALBANY, New York. 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
272
Medicare Part D claims · 114 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$66.65
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HEIDI BUEL, NP filed 272 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in ALBANY, New York, prescribing 78% generic.

272
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing
$66.65
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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HEIDI BUEL, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

272 49th percentile higher than 49% 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about HEIDI BUEL, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2006

NPI 1437173747

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

272 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in New York

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

New York providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within New York

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

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 BUEL, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 319 S MANNING BLVD STE 110B, ALBANY, NY, 12208, with a listed phone of (518) 525-8220. NPI 1437173747 was issued on 07/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUEL 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 272 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 114 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $61K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%. 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

319 S MANNING BLVD STE 110B
ALBANY, NY 12208

Provider Details

NPI 1437173747
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEIDI BUEL, 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.

ST. PETER'S HEALTH PARTNERS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, P.C.
CLIFTON PARK, NY

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 HEIDI BUEL, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$67

Largest payer

Tactile Systems Technology 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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HEIDI BUEL, NP. To verify HEIDI BUEL, NP's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEIDI BUEL, NP — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 272 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.

272
Total Claims
$61K
Total Drug Cost
114
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
526
Total Day Supply
13,924
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$55K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
12 (4.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.03
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEIDI BUEL, 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
105
Eliquis
Apixaban
33
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
25
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
12
Cephalexin
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 BUEL, NP 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 BUEL, NP's 272 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in New York

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEIDI BUEL, NP's specialty?
HEIDI BUEL, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in ALBANY, New York. Credentials: NP.
How much does HEIDI BUEL, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEIDI BUEL, NP wrote 272 Medicare Part D claims totaling $61K in drug costs for 114 beneficiaries.
Where is HEIDI BUEL, NP located?
HEIDI BUEL, NP is located at 319 S MANNING BLVD STE 110B, ALBANY, NY, 12208. Phone: (518) 525-8220.
What is HEIDI BUEL, NP's NPI number?
HEIDI BUEL, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437173747, issued on 07/27/2006.
Does HEIDI BUEL, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEIDI BUEL, NP's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K in brand drug costs.
Does HEIDI BUEL, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEIDI BUEL, NP had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
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 BUEL, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEIDI BUEL, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Eliquis, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEIDI BUEL, NP accept Medicare?
HEIDI BUEL, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 272 Part D claims and 114 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEIDI BUEL, NP's credentials?
HEIDI BUEL, NP's NPI is 1437173747 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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