2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1659465417 PMHNP
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JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in CHICO, California. 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
164
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP filed 164 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in CHICO, California, prescribing 90% generic.

164
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

164 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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 JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2006

NPI 1659465417

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

164 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in California

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

California providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health 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).

JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding PMHNP credentials at 2561 CALIFORNIA PARK DR STE 300, CHICO, CA, 95928, with a listed phone of (530) 838-4188. NPI 1659465417 was issued on 10/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAFRENIERE 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 164 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

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

2561 CALIFORNIA PARK DR STE 300
CHICO, CA 95928

Provider Details

NPI 1659465417
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials PMHNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP 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.

MARK DAVID LEVINE MD PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
CHICO, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP. To verify JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 164 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.

164
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
206
Total Day Supply
5,886
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.85

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP 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
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
22
Sertraline Hcl
21
Latuda
Lurasidone Hcl
16
Aripiprazole
13
Chlorpromazine Hcl
13
Trazodone Hcl
13
Benztropine Mesylate
12
Zolpidem Tartrate
12

* 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 JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP 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

JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP's 164 claims are below the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP's specialty?
JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in CHICO, California. Credentials: PMHNP.
How much does JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP wrote 164 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP located?
JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP is located at 2561 CALIFORNIA PARK DR STE 300, CHICO, CA, 95928. Phone: (530) 838-4188.
What is JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP's NPI number?
JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659465417, issued on 10/03/2006.
Does JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K 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 JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Sertraline Hcl, Latuda. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP accept Medicare?
JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 164 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP's credentials?
JULIE LAFRENIERE, PMHNP's NPI is 1659465417 with credentials PMHNP. 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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