2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1780838557 CNS
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KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in LEBANON, Indiana. 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
757
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS filed 757 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in LEBANON, Indiana, prescribing 91% generic.

757
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

757 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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 KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/06/2008

NPI 1780838557

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

980 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

757 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,050

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Indiana

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in LEBANON, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNS. NPI: 1780838557. 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.

KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 209 W NORTH ST, LEBANON, IN, 46052, with a listed phone of (765) 481-2015. NPI 1780838557 was issued on 11/06/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHITAKER 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 757 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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 Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 980 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,050 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

209 W NORTH ST
LEBANON, IN 46052

Provider Details

NPI 1780838557
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/06/2008

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 757 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.

757
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
900
Total Day Supply
26,265
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
58.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Alprazolam
111
Quetiapine Fumarate
50
Lamotrigine
46
Hydroxyzine Hcl
39
Clonazepam
36
Ziprasidone Hcl
34
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
29
Lithium Carbonate
28
Propranolol Hcl
27
Buspirone Hcl
25

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

980
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
50
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,050
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS's 757 claims are below the specialty average of 1,050.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS's specialty?
KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in LEBANON, Indiana. Credentials: CNS.
How much does KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS wrote 757 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS located?
KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS is located at 209 W NORTH ST, LEBANON, IN, 46052. Phone: (765) 481-2015.
What is KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS's NPI number?
KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780838557, issued on 11/06/2008.
Does KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 980 Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 50 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,050 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Quetiapine Fumarate, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS accept Medicare?
KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 757 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS's credentials?
KATHLEEN WHITAKER, CNS's NPI is 1780838557 with credentials CNS. 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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