NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1851429138 PMHNP
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,776 in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP filed 2,287 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Tullahoma, Tennessee, prescribing 96% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- ≥85th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1851429138), first enumerated 03/01/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 2,287 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1851429138 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1851429138
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MID 41K Psychiatric/Mental Health
- RX-MID 2,287
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,131 in Tennessee
- PHOTO-ENUM Aurora Tecson · 2007
Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,287 ≥ 85th percentile 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,287 147% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1851429138 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | PMHNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/01/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP 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.
Centerstone OF Tennesse, Inc.
Tullahoma, TN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP - brand share 4.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 2,287 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.
2,287
Total Claims
$287K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,872
- Total Day Supply
- 85,200
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $198K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $89K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 59.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.43
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 74, 65-74: 48, 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 Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
204 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
203 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
137 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
116 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 80
Duloxetine Hcl
80 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl 80
Hydroxyzine Hcl
80 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate 77
Benztropine Mesylate
77 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate 77
Quetiapine Fumarate
77 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 204 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 203 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 137 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 116 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 80 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 80 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 77 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 77 |
| Aripiprazole | 76 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 76 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
40,776
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider
Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP's 2,287 claims are above the specialty average of 927.
Nationwide Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Beckwith Dotson, both outside Tennessee so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Beckwith Dotson.
One of 1,131 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Tennessee, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Tracy Abney
DNP, PMHNP, ACNS
Brentwood, TN
Dr. Marqueta Abraham
DNP, PMHNP-BC
Bolivar, TN
Dr. Robin Adam
APRN
Smyrna, TN
Dr. Alexandria Adams
PMHNP
Goodlettsville, TN
Dr. Cynthia Adams
PMHNP-BC
Knoxville, TN
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP's specialty? ▼
Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Credentials: PMHNP.
How much does Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP wrote 2,287 Medicare Part D claims totaling $287K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
Where is Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP located? ▼
Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP is located at 1803 N JACKSON ST, Tullahoma, TN, 37388. Phone: (931) 461-1300.
What is Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP's NPI number? ▼
Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851429138, issued on 03/01/2007.
Does Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $198K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,776 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buspirone Hcl, Trazodone Hcl, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP accept Medicare? ▼
Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,287 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP's credentials? ▼
Laura Beckwith Dotson, PMHNP's NPI is 1851429138 with credentials PMHNP. 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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