2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1023019296 APN
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LINDA HILL, APN

Clinical Nurse Specialist in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. 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
129
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$115.47
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LINDA HILL, APN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 129 claims across 45 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $115.47 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LINDA HILL, APN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LINDA HILL, APN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2005

NPI 1023019296

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

129 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LINDA HILL, APN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Nurse Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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LINDA HILL, APN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APN. NPI: 1023019296. 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 HILL, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APN credentials at 6800 W IH 10, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78201, with a listed phone of (210) 692-1414. NPI 1023019296 was issued on 08/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HILL 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 129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

6800 W IH 10
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201

Provider Details

NPI 1023019296
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/09/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LINDA HILL, APN 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.

METHODIST PHYSICIAN PRACTICES PLLC
SAN ANTONIO, TX

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 HILL, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$115

Largest payer

ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LINDA HILL, APN. To verify LINDA HILL, APN's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LINDA HILL, APN — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 129 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.

129
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
353
Total Day Supply
10,581
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
56% female / 44% 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
Metoprolol Succinate
17
Amlodipine Besylate
12
Valsartan
11

* 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 HILL, APN 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 HILL, APN's 129 claims are below the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA HILL, APN's specialty?
LINDA HILL, APN specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Credentials: APN.
How much does LINDA HILL, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA HILL, APN wrote 129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
What is LINDA HILL, APN's Medicare quality score?
LINDA HILL, APN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LINDA HILL, APN located?
LINDA HILL, APN is located at 6800 W IH 10, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78201. Phone: (210) 692-1414.
What is LINDA HILL, APN's NPI number?
LINDA HILL, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023019296, issued on 08/09/2005.
Does LINDA HILL, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA HILL, APN's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K 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 HILL, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA HILL, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate, Valsartan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA HILL, APN accept Medicare?
LINDA HILL, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 129 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA HILL, APN's credentials?
LINDA HILL, APN's NPI is 1023019296 with credentials APN. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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