2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1306897913 APRN, BC
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KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in AVON, 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
970
Medicare Part D claims · 77 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

KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC filed 970 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in AVON, Indiana, prescribing 91% generic.

970
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

970 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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 KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/16/2006

NPI 1306897913

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

980 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

970 8% 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).

KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APRN, BC credentials at 192 N STATE ROAD 267, AVON, IN, 46123, with a listed phone of (317) 268-6555. NPI 1306897913 was issued on 05/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANTON 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 970 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 77 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $149K 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

192 N STATE ROAD 267
AVON, IN 46123

Provider Details

NPI 1306897913
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APRN, BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/16/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 970 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.

970
Total Claims
$149K
Total Drug Cost
77
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,959
Total Day Supply
58,518
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$104K
Generic Drug Cost
$45K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 34, 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.

What KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC 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
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
76
Trazodone Hcl
58
Alprazolam
57
Fluoxetine Hcl
47
Duloxetine Hcl
39
Lamotrigine
38
Sertraline Hcl
35
Clonazepam
33
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
33
Gabapentin
30

* 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 KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC 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

KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC's 970 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 SANTON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC's specialty?
KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in AVON, Indiana. Credentials: APRN, BC.
How much does KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC wrote 970 Medicare Part D claims totaling $149K in drug costs for 77 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC located?
KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC is located at 192 N STATE ROAD 267, AVON, IN, 46123. Phone: (317) 268-6555.
What is KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC's NPI number?
KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306897913, issued on 05/16/2006.
Does KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $104K 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 KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Trazodone Hcl, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC accept Medicare?
KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 970 Part D claims and 77 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC's credentials?
KATHY SANTON, APRN, BC's NPI is 1306897913 with credentials APRN, BC. 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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