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2026 NPPES data Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1255379103 RN, MSN,CS
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Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 955 in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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
623
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS filed 623 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newburyport, Massachusetts, prescribing 95% generic.
- 623
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
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Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
623 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
623 52% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. Verify directly:
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).
Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding RN, MSN,CS credentials at 21 PLEASANT ST, Newburyport, MA, 01950, with a listed phone of (508) 843-1801. NPI 1255379103 was issued on 06/03/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 623 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $42K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count.
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 955 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,309 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1255379103 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | RN, MSN,CS |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/03/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS. To verify Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS - brand share 5.0%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 623 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.
623
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,314
- Total Day Supply
- 38,962
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $11K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $30K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.93
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
55 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
48 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
47 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
42 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
37 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
35 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
32 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
31 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 55 |
| Lorazepam | 48 |
| Clonazepam | 47 |
| Lamotrigine | 42 |
| Alprazolam | 37 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 35 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 32 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 31 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 26 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS fits within the Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
955
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
51
States with Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS's 623 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cretella Nickou.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS's specialty? ▼
Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS specializes in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Credentials: RN, MSN,CS.
How much does Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS wrote 623 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS located? ▼
Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS is located at 21 PLEASANT ST, Newburyport, MA, 01950. Phone: (508) 843-1801.
What is Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS's NPI number? ▼
Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255379103, issued on 06/03/2006.
Does Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 955 Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 51 states in the US. The average Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Lorazepam, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS accept Medicare? ▼
Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS appears in CMS Medicare data with 623 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS's credentials? ▼
Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS's NPI is 1255379103 with credentials RN, MSN,CS. 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.
- 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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