2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1437561982
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LAKESHA BUTLER

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in TUPELO, Mississippi. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 377 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.1001/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$79.6
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAKESHA BUTLER is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in TUPELO, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 377 beneficiaries — 51% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1001/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $79.6 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAKESHA BUTLER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.1001 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,348 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAKESHA BUTLER at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2014

NPI 1437561982

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,348 239% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

93.1001/100 10.000100000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAKESHA BUTLER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.1001/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 93.1001/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.1%
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 93.1001/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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LAKESHA BUTLER is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in TUPELO, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1437561982. 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.

LAKESHA BUTLER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider at 845 S MADISON ST, TUPELO, MS, 38801, with a listed phone of (662) 377-2500. NPI 1437561982 was issued on 06/02/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUTLER 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 4,348 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 377 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.7 million in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.1001/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.0821), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

845 S MADISON ST
TUPELO, MS 38801

Provider Details

NPI 1437561982
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/02/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.1001
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.0821
Quality
88
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAKESHA BUTLER 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.

NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
TUPELO, MS
NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CLINICS INC
HOUSTON, MS

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 LAKESHA BUTLER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$80

Largest payer

Dexcom, 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 · Brand-heavy

LAKESHA BUTLER — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 4,348 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.

4,348
Total Claims
$2.7M
Total Drug Cost
377
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,348
Total Day Supply
246,267
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$34K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.95
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 167, 65-74: 150, 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
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
319
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
297
Ozempic
Semaglutide
289
Atorvastatin Calcium
209
Levemir Flexpen
Insulin Detemir
158
Lisinopril
156
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
146
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
140
Ezetimibe
136
Metformin Hcl
132

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LAKESHA BUTLER fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

LAKESHA BUTLER's 4,348 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAKESHA BUTLER's specialty?
LAKESHA BUTLER specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in TUPELO, Mississippi.
How much does LAKESHA BUTLER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAKESHA BUTLER wrote 4,348 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.7M in drug costs for 377 beneficiaries.
What is LAKESHA BUTLER's Medicare quality score?
LAKESHA BUTLER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1001/100 (Quality: 83.0821). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAKESHA BUTLER located?
LAKESHA BUTLER is located at 845 S MADISON ST, TUPELO, MS, 38801. Phone: (662) 377-2500.
What is LAKESHA BUTLER's NPI number?
LAKESHA BUTLER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437561982, issued on 06/02/2014.
Does LAKESHA BUTLER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAKESHA BUTLER's prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.5M in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAKESHA BUTLER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAKESHA BUTLER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trulicity, Metformin Hcl Er, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAKESHA BUTLER accept Medicare?
LAKESHA BUTLER appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,348 Part D claims and 377 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAKESHA BUTLER's credentials?
LAKESHA BUTLER's NPI is 1437561982. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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