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LAURA HENSON, APN

Nurse Practitioner in VAN BUREN, Arkansas. 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
996
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAURA HENSON, APN filed 996 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in VAN BUREN, Arkansas, prescribing 74% generic.

996
Part D claims, 2023
74%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LAURA HENSON, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

996 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

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LAURA HENSON, APN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2008

NPI 1477703973

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

996 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LAURA HENSON, APN is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in VAN BUREN, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APN. NPI: 1477703973. 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.

LAURA HENSON, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 2521 ALMA HWY, VAN BUREN, AR, 72956, with a listed phone of (877) 522-1275. NPI 1477703973 was issued on 09/22/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HENSON 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 996 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $114K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

2521 ALMA HWY
VAN BUREN, AR 72956

Provider Details

NPI 1477703973
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/22/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA HENSON, APN 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.

IDEAL OPTION PLLC
FORT SMITH, AR

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 · Above average

LAURA HENSON, APN — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 996 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.

996
Total Claims
$114K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
996
Total Day Supply
12,237
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$61K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
50.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
397
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
170
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
96
Zubsolv
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
78
Mirtazapine
58
Hydroxyzine Hcl
56
Ondansetron Hcl
38
Naloxone Hcl
27
Bupropion Hcl Sr
Bupropion Hcl
22
Topiramate
14

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LAURA HENSON, APN fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA HENSON, APN's 996 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA HENSON, APN's specialty?
LAURA HENSON, APN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in VAN BUREN, Arkansas. Credentials: APN.
How much does LAURA HENSON, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA HENSON, APN wrote 996 Medicare Part D claims totaling $114K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA HENSON, APN located?
LAURA HENSON, APN is located at 2521 ALMA HWY, VAN BUREN, AR, 72956. Phone: (877) 522-1275.
What is LAURA HENSON, APN's NPI number?
LAURA HENSON, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477703973, issued on 09/22/2008.
Does LAURA HENSON, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA HENSON, APN's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $61K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA HENSON, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA HENSON, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Suboxone, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA HENSON, APN accept Medicare?
LAURA HENSON, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 996 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA HENSON, APN's credentials?
LAURA HENSON, APN's NPI is 1477703973 with credentials APN. 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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