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James Farmer, NP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Boise, Idaho.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,138 in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
83.3/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

James Farmer, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,436 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.3/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

James Farmer, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where James Farmer, NP sits

This provider among primary care nurse practitioner peers

Across the 958 primary care nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, James Farmer, NP writes more Part D claims than 67% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 41% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62James Farmer, NP-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 41
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one primary care nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is James Farmer, NP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about James Farmer, NP?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/30/2013

NPI 1417389628

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,436 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

MIPS final score

83.3/100 0.2 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers
Pharmacist - 5.4%Pharmacist5.4%Physical Therapist - 5.3%Physical Therapist5.3%Mental Health Counselor - 5.2%Mental Health Counselor5.2%Social Worker - 5%Social Worker5%Clinical Social Worker - 4.4%Clinical Social Worker4.4%Family Medicine Physician - 3.8%Family Medicine Physician3.8%Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - 0.2%Primary Care Nurse Practitioner0.2%
Largest specialties in Idaho (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

James Farmer, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.3/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) - 83.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.3%
MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) - 83.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work

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).

James Farmer, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 500 W FORT ST, Boise, ID, 83702, with a listed phone of (208) 422-1000. NPI 1417389628 was issued on 07/30/2013.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,436 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $96K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.5, Cost 64.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

500 W FORT ST
Boise, ID 83702

Provider Details

NPI 1417389628
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/30/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

83.3209
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.5148
Quality
64.8883
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where James Farmer, 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 Lukes Clinic-Treasure Valley LLC
Boise, ID

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,436
Total Claims
$96K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,474
Total Day Supply
33,972
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Opioid Claims
174 (12.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.88
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 38, 75-84: 58, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What James Farmer, 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
75
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
74
Furosemide
64
Potassium Chloride
60
Atorvastatin Calcium
54
Pantoprazole Sodium
53
Levothyroxine Sodium
52
Methenamine Hippurate
44
Metoprolol Tartrate
35
Gabapentin
34

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How James Farmer, NP fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

James Farmer, NP's 1,436 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Idaho

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Idaho medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Farmer, NP's specialty?
James Farmer, NP specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Boise, Idaho. Credentials: NP.
How much does James Farmer, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, James Farmer, NP wrote 1,436 Medicare Part D claims totaling $96K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
What is James Farmer, NP's Medicare quality score?
James Farmer, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3/100 (Quality: 79.5, Cost: 64.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is James Farmer, NP located?
James Farmer, NP is located at 500 W FORT ST, Boise, ID, 83702. Phone: (208) 422-1000.
What is James Farmer, NP's NPI number?
James Farmer, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417389628, issued on 07/30/2013.
Does James Farmer, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, James Farmer, NP had 174 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.1%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Farmer, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Farmer, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Farmer, NP accept Medicare?
James Farmer, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,436 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Farmer, NP's credentials?
James Farmer, NP's NPI is 1417389628 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.