2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518623545 DNP
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JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in HOWARD, South Dakota. 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
461
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.0219/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$68.57
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.0219/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 461 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.0219/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
461
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$68.57
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 PIPITONE, DNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

77 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 PIPITONE, DNP?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2021

NPI 1518623545

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

461 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

MIPS final score

77.0219/100 6.078099999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

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

South Dakota providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within South Dakota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.0219/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 77.0219/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77%
MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 77.0219/100 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 PIPITONE, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP credentials at 103 S MAIN ST, HOWARD, SD, 57349, with a listed phone of (888) 212-1627. NPI 1518623545 was issued on 11/15/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PIPITONE 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 461 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $72K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.0219/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 96.9059, Cost 22.351), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

103 S MAIN ST
HOWARD, SD 57349

Provider Details

NPI 1518623545
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/15/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.0219
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96.9059
Quality
22.351
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 PIPITONE, DNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$69

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

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 · Generic-heavy

JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 461 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.

461
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
535
Total Day Supply
15,400
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$56K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 18, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP 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
Escitalopram Oxalate
32
Buspirone Hcl
31
Oxcarbazepine
20
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
17
Clonidine Hcl
16
Gabapentin
16
Propranolol Hcl
16
Aripiprazole
15
Clonazepam
15
Duloxetine Hcl
13

* 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 JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP 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

JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP's 461 claims are below the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PIPITONE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP's specialty?
JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in HOWARD, South Dakota. Credentials: DNP.
How much does JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP wrote 461 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
What is JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP's Medicare quality score?
JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.0219/100 (Quality: 96.9059, Cost: 22.351). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP located?
JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP is located at 103 S MAIN ST, HOWARD, SD, 57349. Phone: (888) 212-1627.
What is JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP's NPI number?
JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518623545, issued on 11/15/2021.
Does JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $56K 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 JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Buspirone Hcl, Oxcarbazepine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP accept Medicare?
JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 461 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP's credentials?
JENNIFER PIPITONE, DNP's NPI is 1518623545 with credentials DNP. 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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