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2026 NPPES data Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1972754208 APRN, FNP
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Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gonzales, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,379 in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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
249
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
What the federal data shows
Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP filed 249 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gonzales, Louisiana.
- 249
- Part D claims, 2023
- ≥49th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
249 ≥ 49th percentile 49% 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 Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
249 77% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Louisiana 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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Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APRN, FNP credentials at 2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD, Gonzales, LA, 70737, with a listed phone of (225) 647-8511. NPI 1972754208 was issued on 10/06/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 249 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend.
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,379 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 1,088 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1972754208 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | APRN, FNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/06/2008 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
249
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 478
- Total Day Supply
- 13,589
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
14 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
13 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
12 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 14 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 13 |
| Omeprazole | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP fits within the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
1,379
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,088
Avg Claims per Provider
Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP's 249 claims are below the specialty average of 1,088.
Nearby Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Prater.
One of 16 Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers enrolled in Louisiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Bonnie Alvey
CNS
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Cynthia Benz
MN APRN
New Orleans, LA
Kathy Bernstein
New Orleans, LA
Louise Billingsley
Hammond, LA
Dr. Kenesha Bradley
APRN
Terrytown, LA
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Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP's specialty? ▼
Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP specializes in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Gonzales, Louisiana. Credentials: APRN, FNP.
How much does Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP wrote 249 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP located? ▼
Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP is located at 2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD, Gonzales, LA, 70737. Phone: (225) 647-8511.
What is Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972754208, issued on 10/06/2008.
How many Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,379 Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,088 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 249 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP's credentials? ▼
Leslie Prater, APRN, FNP's NPI is 1972754208 with credentials APRN, FNP. 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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