2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1639283518 C.N.S.
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LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S.

Clinical Nurse Specialist in BEACHWOOD, Ohio. 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
553
Medicare Part D claims · 41 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$835.04
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in BEACHWOOD, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 553 claims across 41 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $835.04 across 42 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. filed 553 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BEACHWOOD, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2006

NPI 1639283518

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

553 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Ohio

1. Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in BEACHWOOD, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: C.N.S.. NPI: 1639283518. 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 DEBALZO, C.N.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding C.N.S. credentials at 23425 COMMERCE PARK STE 104, BEACHWOOD, OH, 44122, with a listed phone of (216) 831-2900. NPI 1639283518 was issued on 08/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEBALZO 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 553 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 41 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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

23425 COMMERCE PARK STE 104
BEACHWOOD, OH 44122

Provider Details

NPI 1639283518
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials C.N.S.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/18/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. 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.

DEBALZO, ELGUDIN. LEVINE, RISEN LLC
BEACHWOOD, OH

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 DEBALZO, C.N.S.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$835

Largest payer

Lundbeck LLC

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 — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S.. To verify LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 553 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.

553
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
41
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
949
Total Day Supply
28,334
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Buspirone Hcl
48
Trazodone Hcl
46
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
45
Fluoxetine Hcl
37
Lamotrigine
35
Alprazolam
33
Lithium Carbonate
26
Duloxetine Hcl
24
Clonazepam
21
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
17

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S.'s 553 claims are below the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S.'s specialty?
LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in BEACHWOOD, Ohio. Credentials: C.N.S..
How much does LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. wrote 553 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 41 beneficiaries.
Where is LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. located?
LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. is located at 23425 COMMERCE PARK STE 104, BEACHWOOD, OH, 44122. Phone: (216) 831-2900.
What is LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S.'s NPI number?
LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639283518, issued on 08/18/2006.
Does LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buspirone Hcl, Trazodone Hcl, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. accept Medicare?
LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 553 Part D claims and 41 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S.'s credentials?
LINDA DEBALZO, C.N.S.'s NPI is 1639283518 with credentials C.N.S.. 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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