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KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in HELENA, Montana. 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
403
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C filed 403 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in HELENA, Montana, prescribing 95% generic.

403
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing

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KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

403 Top 38% higher than 62% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2006

NPI 1366496986

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

403 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Montana

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Montana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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).

KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 104 W CUSTER AVE STE 6, HELENA, MT, 59602, with a listed phone of (406) 513-1138. NPI 1366496986 was issued on 05/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EDWARDS 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 403 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.8%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 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

104 W CUSTER AVE STE 6
HELENA, MT 59602

Provider Details

NPI 1366496986
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/19/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 403 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.

403
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
429
Total Day Supply
11,778
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
120 (29.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KATHERINE EDWARDS, 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
Oxycodone Hcl
64
Clonazepam
46
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
37
Lorazepam
26
Quetiapine Fumarate Er
Quetiapine Fumarate
26
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
19
Lamotrigine
18
Escitalopram Oxalate
17
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
15
Methylphenidate Er
Methylphenidate Hcl
15

* 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 KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C's 403 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Montana

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C's specialty?
KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in HELENA, Montana. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C wrote 403 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C located?
KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C is located at 104 W CUSTER AVE STE 6, HELENA, MT, 59602. Phone: (406) 513-1138.
What is KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C's NPI number?
KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366496986, issued on 05/19/2006.
Does KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C had 120 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.8%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 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 KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Clonazepam, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C accept Medicare?
KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 403 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C's credentials?
KATHERINE EDWARDS, FNP-C's NPI is 1366496986 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

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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