2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1760816185 FNP
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LINDA BUNTEN, FNP

Registered Nurse in WESTWOOD, Kansas. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 613 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$74.7
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LINDA BUNTEN, FNP filed 2,026 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in WESTWOOD, Kansas, prescribing 82% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
$74.7
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

LINDA BUNTEN, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,026 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 LINDA BUNTEN, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/22/2013

NPI 1760816185

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,026 103% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Registered Nurse share within Kansas

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Kansas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LINDA BUNTEN, FNP is a Registered Nurse provider practicing in WESTWOOD, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP. NPI: 1760816185. 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.

LINDA BUNTEN, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding FNP credentials at 2650 SHAWNEE MISSION PKWY STE 2201, WESTWOOD, KS, 66205, with a listed phone of (913) 588-9800. NPI 1760816185 was issued on 08/22/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUNTEN 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 2,026 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 613 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $376K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%. 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

2650 SHAWNEE MISSION PKWY STE 2201
WESTWOOD, KS 66205

Provider Details

NPI 1760816185
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/22/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LINDA BUNTEN, FNP 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.

JAYHAWK PRIMARY CARE INC
WESTWOOD, KS

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 LINDA BUNTEN, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$75

Largest payer

Dexcom, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LINDA BUNTEN, FNP — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 2,026 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.

2,026
Total Claims
$376K
Total Drug Cost
613
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,909
Total Day Supply
108,638
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$338K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Opioid Claims
53 (2.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
143

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
82% female / 18% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 296, 75-84: 240, 85+: 66

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ozempic
Semaglutide
102
Losartan Potassium
87
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
77
Levothyroxine Sodium
58
Ibandronate Sodium
49
Fluticasone Propionate
46
Hydrochlorothiazide
45
Escitalopram Oxalate
41
Amlodipine Besylate
36
Gabapentin
36

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How LINDA BUNTEN, FNP fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

LINDA BUNTEN, FNP's 2,026 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA BUNTEN, FNP's specialty?
LINDA BUNTEN, FNP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in WESTWOOD, Kansas. Credentials: FNP.
How much does LINDA BUNTEN, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA BUNTEN, FNP wrote 2,026 Medicare Part D claims totaling $376K in drug costs for 613 beneficiaries.
Where is LINDA BUNTEN, FNP located?
LINDA BUNTEN, FNP is located at 2650 SHAWNEE MISSION PKWY STE 2201, WESTWOOD, KS, 66205. Phone: (913) 588-9800.
What is LINDA BUNTEN, FNP's NPI number?
LINDA BUNTEN, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760816185, issued on 08/22/2013.
Does LINDA BUNTEN, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA BUNTEN, FNP's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $338K in brand drug costs.
Does LINDA BUNTEN, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, LINDA BUNTEN, FNP had 53 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LINDA BUNTEN, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA BUNTEN, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Losartan Potassium, Mounjaro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA BUNTEN, FNP accept Medicare?
LINDA BUNTEN, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,026 Part D claims and 613 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA BUNTEN, FNP's credentials?
LINDA BUNTEN, FNP's NPI is 1760816185 with credentials 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

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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