2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1538516273 NP
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JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. 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 · 748 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.9565/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.9565/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,433 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.9565/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

88 Top 46% higher than 54% 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. 90–100: 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 JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2016

NPI 1538516273

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,433 168% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

87.9565/100 4.856500000000011% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.9565/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 87.9565/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 87.9565/100 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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JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 7916 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804, with a listed phone of (260) 432-2297. NPI 1538516273 was issued on 05/23/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NWAKANMA 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 3,433 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 748 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $489K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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 87.9565/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.048), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

7916 W JEFFERSON BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Provider Details

NPI 1538516273
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/23/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.9565
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.048
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,433 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.

3,433
Total Claims
$489K
Total Drug Cost
748
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,856
Total Day Supply
264,930
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$420K
Generic Drug Cost
$69K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 288, 75-84: 272, 85+: 128

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOYCE NWAKANMA, 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
Metoprolol Succinate
385
Atorvastatin Calcium
320
Carvedilol
210
Amlodipine Besylate
197
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
185
Eliquis
Apixaban
184
Furosemide
181
Losartan Potassium
149
Ezetimibe
146
Lisinopril
131

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP's 3,433 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP's specialty?
JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. Credentials: NP.
How much does JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP wrote 3,433 Medicare Part D claims totaling $489K in drug costs for 748 beneficiaries.
What is JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP's Medicare quality score?
JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.9565/100 (Quality: 74.048). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP located?
JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP is located at 7916 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804. Phone: (260) 432-2297.
What is JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP's NPI number?
JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538516273, issued on 05/23/2016.
Does JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $420K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP accept Medicare?
JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,433 Part D claims and 748 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP's credentials?
JOYCE NWAKANMA, NP's NPI is 1538516273 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

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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