2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1841524048 ARNP
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JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner in PALMETTO, Florida. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 275 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP filed 1,043 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in PALMETTO, Florida.

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.

JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,043 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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 JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2009

NPI 1841524048

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,043 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

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

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).

JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 1120 10TH ST E, PALMETTO, FL, 34221, with a listed phone of (941) 847-7903. NPI 1841524048 was issued on 09/22/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POLCH 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 1,043 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 275 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $83K in drug spend. 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

1120 10TH ST E
PALMETTO, FL 34221

Provider Details

NPI 1841524048
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/22/2009

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP. To verify JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,043
Total Claims
$83K
Total Drug Cost
275
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,672
Total Day Supply
79,267
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.06
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 114, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
68
Amlodipine Besylate
66
Pantoprazole Sodium
50
Rosuvastatin Calcium
45
Omeprazole
36
Levothyroxine Sodium
31
Losartan Potassium
29
Simvastatin
29
Gabapentin
28
Lisinopril
27

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP 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

JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP's 1,043 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP's specialty?
JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in PALMETTO, Florida. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP wrote 1,043 Medicare Part D claims totaling $83K in drug costs for 275 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP located?
JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP is located at 1120 10TH ST E, PALMETTO, FL, 34221. Phone: (941) 847-7903.
What is JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP's NPI number?
JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841524048, issued on 09/22/2009.
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 JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP accept Medicare?
JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,043 Part D claims and 275 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP's credentials?
JOSEPHINE POLCH, ARNP's NPI is 1841524048 with credentials ARNP. 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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