NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1689641052 APRN
Verify on CMS → Laura Wetherelt, APRN
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Miles City, Montana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,597 in Primary Care 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
671
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Laura Wetherelt, APRN filed 671 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Miles City, Montana, prescribing 95% generic.
- 671
- Part D claims, 2024
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- ≥68th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Laura Wetherelt, APRN
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 1689641052), first enumerated 03/03/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 671 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 1689641052 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1689641052
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 11K Primary Care
- RX-LIGHT 671
- BOOK-THIN 42 in Montana
- PHOTO-ENUM Amy Ureel · 2006
Laura Wetherelt, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
671 ≥ 68th percentile 68% of 1,416,883 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 · 2024
What does the federal data show about Laura Wetherelt, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
671 54% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Montana
How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Montana 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1689641052 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Primary Care Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/03/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Laura Wetherelt, APRN 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.
Two Rivers Wellness
Miles City, MT
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 Wetherelt, APRN - brand share 5.0%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 671 2024 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 2024.
671
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 755.5
- Total Day Supply
- 21,808
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $36K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Opioid Claims
- 25 (3.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 61.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 18, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Laura Wetherelt, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
46 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
42 claims
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
37 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
36 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
32 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
30 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
27 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 46 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 42 |
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 37 |
| Olanzapine | 36 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 32 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 30 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 27 |
| Clonazepam | 26 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 25 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Laura Wetherelt, APRN fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
10,597
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,471
Avg Claims per Provider
Laura Wetherelt, APRN's 671 claims are below the specialty average of 1,471.
Nationwide Primary Care Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Wetherelt, both outside Montana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Montana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Wetherelt.
One of 42 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Montana, 5 are shown here.
Matthew Abrahamson
NP
Missoula, MT
Rachael Alsbury
FNP-C
Kalispell, MT
Alexandra Andreasen
FNP-C
Bozeman, MT
Molly Asper
Shelby, MT
Karen Battenberg
F.N.P.
Kalispell, MT
Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Wetherelt, APRN's specialty? ▼
Laura Wetherelt, APRN specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Miles City, Montana. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Laura Wetherelt, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Laura Wetherelt, APRN wrote 671 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
Where is Laura Wetherelt, APRN located? ▼
Laura Wetherelt, APRN is located at 2911 WILSON ST, Miles City, MT, 59301. Phone: (406) 234-2929.
What is Laura Wetherelt, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Laura Wetherelt, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689641052, issued on 03/03/2006.
Does Laura Wetherelt, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Laura Wetherelt, APRN's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $36K in brand drug costs.
Does Laura Wetherelt, APRN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Laura Wetherelt, APRN had 25 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,597 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,471 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laura Wetherelt, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Laura Wetherelt, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Duloxetine Hcl, Buprenorphine-Naloxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Wetherelt, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Laura Wetherelt, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 671 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Wetherelt, APRN's credentials? ▼
Laura Wetherelt, APRN's NPI is 1689641052 with credentials APRN. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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