2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1669446365 MS RNCS
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LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in CAMBRIDGE, 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
276
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS filed 276 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, prescribing 93% generic.

276
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

276 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/17/2006

NPI 1669446365

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

980 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

276 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,050

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Massachusetts

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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).

LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding MS RNCS credentials at 77 MASS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139, with a listed phone of (617) 253-2916. NPI 1669446365 was issued on 02/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZELAS 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 276 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 980 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,050 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

77 MASS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Provider Details

NPI 1669446365
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials MS RNCS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/17/2006

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 LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS. To verify LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS'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 · Generic-heavy

LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 276 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.

276
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
600
Total Day Supply
17,984
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.85

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS 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
Lorazepam
42
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
20
Escitalopram Oxalate
14
Gabapentin
14
Sertraline Hcl
14
Fluoxetine Hcl
13
Bupropion Hcl Sr
Bupropion Hcl
12
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
12
Duloxetine Hcl
12
Clonazepam
11

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

980
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
50
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,050
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS's 276 claims are below the specialty average of 1,050.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS's specialty?
LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts. Credentials: MS RNCS.
How much does LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS wrote 276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS located?
LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS is located at 77 MASS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139. Phone: (617) 253-2916.
What is LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS's NPI number?
LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669446365, issued on 02/17/2006.
Does LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 980 Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 50 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,050 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Bupropion Xl, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS accept Medicare?
LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS appears in CMS Medicare data with 276 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS's credentials?
LAURIE ZELAS, MS RNCS's NPI is 1669446365 with credentials MS RNCS. 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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