2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1245781996 NP-C
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Linda Suarez, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in West Hartford, Connecticut. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 209,817 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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
327
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$108.83
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Linda Suarez, NP-C filed 327 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in West Hartford, Connecticut, prescribing 91% generic.

327
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$108.83
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 Suarez, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

327 Top 43% higher than 57% 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 Suarez, NP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/18/2016

NPI 1245781996

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

327 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers
Clinical Social Worker - 8.4%Clinical Social Worker8.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 7.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program7.7%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Pharmacist - 3.9%Pharmacist3.9%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.4%Internal Medicine Physician3.4%Mental Health Counselor - 3.2%Mental Health Counselor3.2%Family Nurse Practitioner - 2.7%Family Nurse Practitioner2.7%
Largest specialties in Connecticut (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

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 Suarez, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 430 NEW PARK AVE STE 102, West Hartford, CT, 06110, with a listed phone of (844) 866-8336. NPI 1245781996 was issued on 10/18/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Suarez 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 327 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $87K 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

430 NEW PARK AVE STE 102
West Hartford, CT 06110

Provider Details

NPI 1245781996
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/18/2016

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 Suarez, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$109

Largest payer

Alkermes, 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 · Generic-heavy

Linda Suarez, NP-C - brand share 9.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 327 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.

327
Total Claims
$87K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
450
Total Day Supply
13,312
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$78K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
50.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
68% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Linda Suarez, NP-C 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
Duloxetine Hcl
36
Trazodone Hcl
25
Austedo
Deutetrabenazine
22
Buspirone Hcl
20
Quetiapine Fumarate
20
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
18
Sertraline Hcl
18
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
17
Lamotrigine
17
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
14

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Linda Suarez, NP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Linda Suarez, NP-C's 327 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linda Suarez, NP-C's specialty?
Linda Suarez, NP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in West Hartford, Connecticut. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Linda Suarez, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Linda Suarez, NP-C wrote 327 Medicare Part D claims totaling $87K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
Where is Linda Suarez, NP-C located?
Linda Suarez, NP-C is located at 430 NEW PARK AVE STE 102, West Hartford, CT, 06110. Phone: (844) 866-8336.
What is Linda Suarez, NP-C's NPI number?
Linda Suarez, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245781996, issued on 10/18/2016.
Does Linda Suarez, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Linda Suarez, NP-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $78K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Linda Suarez, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Linda Suarez, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Duloxetine Hcl, Trazodone Hcl, Austedo. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Linda Suarez, NP-C accept Medicare?
Linda Suarez, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 327 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Linda Suarez, NP-C's credentials?
Linda Suarez, NP-C's NPI is 1245781996 with credentials NP-C. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.