2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse NPI 1942936687
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KAREN CLIFTON

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in GALION, Ohio. 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
182
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse avg: 893
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.6K
97 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KAREN CLIFTON filed 182 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in GALION, Ohio, prescribing 88% generic.

182
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$1.6K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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KAREN CLIFTON's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

182 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 KAREN CLIFTON?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2022

NPI 1942936687

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

11,711 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

182 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 893

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse share within Ohio

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KAREN CLIFTON appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider at 6057 TOWNSHIP ROAD 49, GALION, OH, 44833, with a listed phone of (419) 512-2398. NPI 1942936687 was issued on 07/26/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLIFTON 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 182 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,711 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 893 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

6057 TOWNSHIP ROAD 49
GALION, OH 44833

Provider Details

NPI 1942936687
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/26/2022

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 KAREN CLIFTON. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KAREN CLIFTON. To verify KAREN CLIFTON's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KAREN CLIFTON — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 182 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.

182
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
183
Total Day Supply
5,176
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$30K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.97

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KAREN CLIFTON 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
16
Trazodone Hcl
13
Aripiprazole
12
Quetiapine Fumarate
11
Vraylar
Cariprazine Hcl
11

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Overview

How KAREN CLIFTON fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

11,711
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
893
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN CLIFTON's 182 claims are below the specialty average of 893.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN CLIFTON's specialty?
KAREN CLIFTON specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse and practices in GALION, Ohio.
How much does KAREN CLIFTON prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN CLIFTON wrote 182 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN CLIFTON located?
KAREN CLIFTON is located at 6057 TOWNSHIP ROAD 49, GALION, OH, 44833. Phone: (419) 512-2398.
What is KAREN CLIFTON's NPI number?
KAREN CLIFTON's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942936687, issued on 07/26/2022.
Does KAREN CLIFTON prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN CLIFTON's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $30K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 11,711 Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider writes 893 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN CLIFTON prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN CLIFTON's most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Trazodone Hcl, Aripiprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN CLIFTON accept Medicare?
KAREN CLIFTON appears in CMS Medicare data with 182 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN CLIFTON's credentials?
KAREN CLIFTON's NPI is 1942936687. 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.

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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