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LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC

Family Medicine Physician in METHUEN, Massachusetts. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 324 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$966.6
61 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC filed 1,408 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in METHUEN, Massachusetts, prescribing 89% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,408 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/21/2018

NPI 1821578584

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,408 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — 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).

LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 421 MERRIMACK ST STE 201, METHUEN, MA, 01844, with a listed phone of (978) 725-4822. NPI 1821578584 was issued on 08/21/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICOLO 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 1,408 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 324 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $118K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

421 MERRIMACK ST STE 201
METHUEN, MA 01844

Provider Details

NPI 1821578584
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/21/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC 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.

MERRIMACK VALLEY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC
METHUEN, MA

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 LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$967

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC. To verify LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,408 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.

1,408
Total Claims
$118K
Total Drug Cost
324
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,198
Total Day Supply
90,601
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$85K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Opioid Claims
20 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
127

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-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
Atorvastatin Calcium
88
Levothyroxine Sodium
72
Simvastatin
61
Lisinopril
53
Metoprolol Succinate
47
Pravastatin Sodium
47
Sertraline Hcl
46
Allopurinol
45
Omeprazole
40
Doxycycline Hyclate
39

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC's 1,408 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC's specialty?
LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in METHUEN, Massachusetts. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC wrote 1,408 Medicare Part D claims totaling $118K in drug costs for 324 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC located?
LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC is located at 421 MERRIMACK ST STE 201, METHUEN, MA, 01844. Phone: (978) 725-4822.
What is LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC's NPI number?
LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821578584, issued on 08/21/2018.
Does LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $85K in brand drug costs.
Does LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Simvastatin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,408 Part D claims and 324 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC's credentials?
LAURENA NICOLO, FNP-BC's NPI is 1821578584 with credentials FNP-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.

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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