2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518037860 APRN
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HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in PORT HURON, Michigan. 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 · 28 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN filed 273 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in PORT HURON, Michigan, prescribing 92% generic.

273
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

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HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

273 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2006

NPI 1518037860

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

273 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Michigan

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health 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).

HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 3111 ELECTRIC AVE, PORT HURON, MI, 48060, with a listed phone of (810) 985-8900. NPI 1518037860 was issued on 11/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIRKBECK 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 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

3111 ELECTRIC AVE
PORT HURON, MI 48060

Provider Details

NPI 1518037860
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/08/2006

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN. To verify HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% 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
$68K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
306
Total Day Supply
9,060
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$60K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN 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
Quetiapine Fumarate
37
Clozapine
29
Trazodone Hcl
19
Buspirone Hcl
17
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
17
Sertraline Hcl
15
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
14
Benztropine Mesylate
12
Lamotrigine
11

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN's 273 claims are below the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN's specialty?
HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in PORT HURON, Michigan. Credentials: APRN.
How much does HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN wrote 273 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN located?
HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN is located at 3111 ELECTRIC AVE, PORT HURON, MI, 48060. Phone: (810) 985-8900.
What is HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN's NPI number?
HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518037860, issued on 11/08/2006.
Does HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $60K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Clozapine, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN accept Medicare?
HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 273 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN's credentials?
HELEN BIRKBECK, APRN's NPI is 1518037860 with credentials 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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