2026 NPPES data Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse NPI 1720296916 MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,
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KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse in WAKEFIELD, Rhode Island. 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
550
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$433.71
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, filed 550 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse in WAKEFIELD, Rhode Island, prescribing 83% generic.

550
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
$433.71
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

550 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2007

NPI 1720296916

Primary specialty

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse

Niche

2,273 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

550 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,296

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse share within Rhode Island

1. Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Diabetes Educator 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 JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, is a Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse provider practicing in WAKEFIELD, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,. NPI: 1720296916. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse provider holding MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, credentials at 481 KINGSTOWN RD, WAKEFIELD, RI, 02879, with a listed phone of (401) 789-0283. NPI 1720296916 was issued on 05/19/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOHNSON 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 550 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $65K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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.

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,273 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,296 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

481 KINGSTOWN RD
WAKEFIELD, RI 02879

Provider Details

NPI 1720296916
Specialty Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse
Credentials MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/19/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, 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.

HOPEHEALTH HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
PROVIDENCE, RI
VMD PRIMARY PROVIDERS OF RHODE ISLAND PC
WAKEFIELD, RI

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

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 JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$434

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 550 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.

550
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
889
Total Day Supply
24,609
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$58K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 22, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
23
Levothyroxine Sodium
22
Lisinopril
21
Metformin Hcl
19
Metoprolol Succinate
19
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Meloxicam
16
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
15
Gabapentin
14
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
14

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

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse Overview

How KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, fits within the Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

2,273
Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse Providers in US
55
States with Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse
1,296
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,'s 550 claims are below the specialty average of 1,296.

Nearby Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as JOHNSON.

Compare Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,'s specialty?
KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, specializes in Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse and practices in WAKEFIELD, Rhode Island. Credentials: MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,.
How much does KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, wrote 550 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, located?
KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, is located at 481 KINGSTOWN RD, WAKEFIELD, RI, 02879. Phone: (401) 789-0283.
What is KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,'s NPI number?
KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720296916, issued on 05/19/2007.
Does KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $58K in brand drug costs.
How many Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 2,273 Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse providers across 55 states in the US. The average Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse provider writes 1,296 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, accept Medicare?
KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP, appears in CMS Medicare data with 550 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,'s credentials?
KAREN JOHNSON, MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,'s NPI is 1720296916 with credentials MA, MSN, APRN, CNP,. 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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