2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1255384293 A.P.N.P.
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HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 529 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 529 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. filed 3,481 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2006

NPI 1255384293

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,481 221% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Wisconsin

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: A.P.N.P.. NPI: 1255384293. 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.

HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding A.P.N.P. credentials at 840 N 87TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53226, with a listed phone of (414) 805-5540. NPI 1255384293 was issued on 05/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENTHIEN 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 3,481 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 529 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $416K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

840 N 87TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226

Provider Details

NPI 1255384293
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials A.P.N.P.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/19/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. 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.

FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC
WAUWATOSA, WI

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 3,481 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.

3,481
Total Claims
$416K
Total Drug Cost
529
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,317
Total Day Supply
177,256
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$335K
Generic Drug Cost
$79K
Opioid Claims
188 (5.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
124

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 125, 65-74: 212, 75-84: 152, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
129
Atorvastatin Calcium
119
Amlodipine Besylate
106
Losartan Potassium
106
Trazodone Hcl
94
Lisinopril
82
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
80
Levothyroxine Sodium
80
Omeprazole
65
Oxycodone Hcl
59

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P.'s 3,481 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P.'s specialty?
HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. Credentials: A.P.N.P..
How much does HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. wrote 3,481 Medicare Part D claims totaling $416K in drug costs for 529 beneficiaries.
Where is HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. located?
HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. is located at 840 N 87TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53226. Phone: (414) 805-5540.
What is HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P.'s NPI number?
HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255384293, issued on 05/19/2006.
Does HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $335K in brand drug costs.
Does HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. prescribe opioids?
Yes, HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. had 188 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. accept Medicare?
HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,481 Part D claims and 529 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P.'s credentials?
HOPE BENTHIEN, A.P.N.P.'s NPI is 1255384293 with credentials A.P.N.P.. 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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