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Jennifer Metscher, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in Springfield, Missouri. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 183 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
50%
generic claims · 50% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.7/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$481.99
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Jennifer Metscher, FNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.7/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,599 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

74.7/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
50%
generic prescribing
$481.99
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Jennifer Metscher, FNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about Jennifer Metscher, FNP?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/26/2014

NPI 1477953479

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,599 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

74.7/100 8.4 pts vs avg

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Jennifer Metscher, FNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.7/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 74.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.7%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 74.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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Jennifer Metscher, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 960 E WALNUT LAWN ST STE 201, Springfield, MO, 65807, with a listed phone of (417) 269-4450. NPI 1477953479 was issued on 08/26/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Metscher 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 1,599 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 183 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $752K in drug spend, split 50% brand-name and 50% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

960 E WALNUT LAWN ST STE 201
Springfield, MO 65807

Provider Details

NPI 1477953479
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/26/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

74.669
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.0236
Quality

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Jennifer Metscher, FNP 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.

Labette County Medical Center
Parsons, KS

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 Jennifer Metscher, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$482

Largest payer

Lundbeck LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

Jennifer Metscher, FNP — brand share 50.0%
Specialty average (est.)

50% brand-name claims vs 50% generic, on 1,599 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.

1,599
Total Claims
$752K
Total Drug Cost
183
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,522
Total Day Supply
71,985
Brand vs Generic
50% brand / 50% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$733K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
42 (2.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Jennifer Metscher, FNP 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
Glimepiride
90
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
80
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
80
Levothyroxine Sodium
78
Metformin Hcl
78
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
74
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
64
Atorvastatin Calcium
59
Ozempic
Semaglutide
43
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
41

* 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 Jennifer Metscher, FNP 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

Jennifer Metscher, FNP's 1,599 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Family 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 Missouri medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jennifer Metscher, FNP's specialty?
Jennifer Metscher, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Springfield, Missouri. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Jennifer Metscher, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Jennifer Metscher, FNP wrote 1,599 Medicare Part D claims totaling $752K in drug costs for 183 beneficiaries.
What is Jennifer Metscher, FNP's Medicare quality score?
Jennifer Metscher, FNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.7/100 (Quality: 63). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Jennifer Metscher, FNP located?
Jennifer Metscher, FNP is located at 960 E WALNUT LAWN ST STE 201, Springfield, MO, 65807. Phone: (417) 269-4450.
What is Jennifer Metscher, FNP's NPI number?
Jennifer Metscher, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477953479, issued on 08/26/2014.
Does Jennifer Metscher, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Jennifer Metscher, FNP's prescribing is 50% brand-name and 50% generic drugs by claim count, with $733K in brand drug costs.
Does Jennifer Metscher, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, Jennifer Metscher, FNP had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
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 Jennifer Metscher, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jennifer Metscher, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Glimepiride, Mounjaro, Trulicity. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jennifer Metscher, FNP accept Medicare?
Jennifer Metscher, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,599 Part D claims and 183 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jennifer Metscher, FNP's credentials?
Jennifer Metscher, FNP's NPI is 1477953479 with credentials FNP. 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.
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).

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