2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1952780249 FNP-C
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Julie Carlson, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in Tucson, Arizona.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family 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
697
Medicare Part D claims · 246 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional

What the federal data shows

Julie Carlson, FNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 697 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.6/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
697
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing

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Julie Carlson, FNP-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Where Julie Carlson, FNP-C sits

This provider among family nurse practitioner peers

Across the 27,154 family nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Julie Carlson, FNP-C writes more Part D claims than 61% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 88% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 quality0255075100023.146.269.392.4Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentile
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one family nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Julie Carlson, FNP-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Julie Carlson, FNP-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/20/2015

NPI 1952780249

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

210,832 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

697 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers
Pharmacist5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist3.5%Student in an Organized Heal…3.5%
Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Julie Carlson, FNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.6/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) - 97.6/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) - 97.6/100 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).

Julie Carlson, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 4365 N ORACLE RD, Tucson, AZ, 85705, with a listed phone of (520) 407-2127. NPI 1952780249 was issued on 05/20/2015.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 697 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 246 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 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

4365 N ORACLE RD
Tucson, AZ 85705

Provider Details

NPI 1952780249
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/20/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.6403
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.7722
Quality
98.6754
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Julie Carlson, FNP-C - brand share 16.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average

16% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 697 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.

697
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
246
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,352
Total Day Supply
36,796
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$60K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
11 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
83

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 117, 75-84: 74, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Julie Carlson, FNP-C 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
36
Lisinopril
35
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
28
Levothyroxine Sodium
26
Amlodipine Besylate
25
Azithromycin
23
Losartan Potassium
22
Prednisone
19
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
18
Gabapentin
17

* 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 Julie Carlson, FNP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Julie Carlson, FNP-C's 697 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arizona

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

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 Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Julie Carlson, FNP-C's specialty?
Julie Carlson, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Tucson, Arizona. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does Julie Carlson, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Julie Carlson, FNP-C wrote 697 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 246 beneficiaries.
What is Julie Carlson, FNP-C's Medicare quality score?
Julie Carlson, FNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 84.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Julie Carlson, FNP-C located?
Julie Carlson, FNP-C is located at 4365 N ORACLE RD, Tucson, AZ, 85705. Phone: (520) 407-2127.
What is Julie Carlson, FNP-C's NPI number?
Julie Carlson, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952780249, issued on 05/20/2015.
Does Julie Carlson, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Julie Carlson, FNP-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $60K in brand drug costs.
Does Julie Carlson, FNP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Julie Carlson, FNP-C had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 210,832 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 Julie Carlson, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Julie Carlson, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Julie Carlson, FNP-C accept Medicare?
Julie Carlson, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 697 Part D claims and 246 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Julie Carlson, FNP-C's credentials?
Julie Carlson, FNP-C's NPI is 1952780249 with credentials FNP-C. 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).

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