2026 NPPES data Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1720221088 APN, CCNS-BC
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HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC

Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist in OAK LAWN, Illinois. 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
457
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 773
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC filed 457 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist in OAK LAWN, Illinois, prescribing 83% generic.

457
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing

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HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

457 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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 HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/15/2009

NPI 1720221088

Primary specialty

Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

457 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 773

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Illinois

1. Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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 LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APN, CCNS-BC credentials at 10837 S CICERO AVE STE 200, OAK LAWN, IL, 60453, with a listed phone of (708) 636-7575. NPI 1720221088 was issued on 04/15/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LONERGAN-THOMAS 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 457 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $51K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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.

Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 510 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 773 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

10837 S CICERO AVE STE 200
OAK LAWN, IL 60453

Provider Details

NPI 1720221088
Specialty Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APN, CCNS-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/15/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC 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.

ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION
BUFFALO GROVE, IL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC. To verify HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 457 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.

457
Total Claims
$51K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
736
Total Day Supply
21,931
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$47K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.82
Gender Split
53% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC 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
140
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
47
Atorvastatin Calcium
45
Metoprolol Succinate
28
Furosemide
25
Metoprolol Tartrate
22
Eliquis
Apixaban
20
Spironolactone
16
Losartan Potassium
15
Carvedilol
14

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

Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC fits within the Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

510
Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
47
States with Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
773
Avg Claims per Provider

HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC's 457 claims are below the specialty average of 773.

Nearby Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LONERGAN-THOMAS.

Compare Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC's specialty?
HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC specializes in Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in OAK LAWN, Illinois. Credentials: APN, CCNS-BC.
How much does HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC wrote 457 Medicare Part D claims totaling $51K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
Where is HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC located?
HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC is located at 10837 S CICERO AVE STE 200, OAK LAWN, IL, 60453. Phone: (708) 636-7575.
What is HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC's NPI number?
HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720221088, issued on 04/15/2009.
Does HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 510 Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 47 states in the US. The average Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 773 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Brilinta, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC accept Medicare?
HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 457 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC's credentials?
HELEN LONERGAN-THOMAS, APN, CCNS-BC's NPI is 1720221088 with credentials APN, CCNS-BC. 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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