2026 NPPES data Advanced Practice Midwife NPI 1164546404 CNM
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LISA GARBER, CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife in PORTERVILLE, California. 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
21
Medicare Part D claims · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99

What the federal data shows

LISA GARBER, CNM filed 21 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Advanced Practice Midwife in PORTERVILLE, California.

21
Part D claims, 2023

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LISA GARBER, CNM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

21 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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. 2,000–2,200: 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 LISA GARBER, CNM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/19/2007

NPI 1164546404

Primary specialty

Advanced Practice Midwife

Mid-sized

10,893 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

21 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 99

Specialty distribution in California

How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Advanced Practice Midwife share within California

1. Advanced Practice Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Practice Midwife share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Advanced Practice Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Advanced Practice Midwife ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — 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).

LISA GARBER, CNM is a Advanced Practice Midwife provider practicing in PORTERVILLE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM. NPI: 1164546404. 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.

LISA GARBER, CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Practice Midwife provider holding CNM credentials at 1107 WEST POPLAR AVENUE, PORTERVILLE, CA, 93291, with a listed phone of (559) 781-7242. NPI 1164546404 was issued on 03/19/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARBER 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 21 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $275 in drug spend. 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.

Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 99 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

1107 WEST POPLAR AVENUE
PORTERVILLE, CA 93291

Provider Details

NPI 1164546404
Specialty Advanced Practice Midwife
Credentials CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/19/2007

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LISA GARBER, CNM. To verify LISA GARBER, CNM's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

21
Total Claims
$275
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23
Total Day Supply
319
Generic Drug Cost
$149

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79

Advanced Practice Midwife Overview

How LISA GARBER, CNM fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.

10,893
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider

LISA GARBER, CNM's 21 claims are below the specialty average of 99.

Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in California

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

Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LISA GARBER, CNM's specialty?
LISA GARBER, CNM specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in PORTERVILLE, California. Credentials: CNM.
How much does LISA GARBER, CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LISA GARBER, CNM wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims totaling $275 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is LISA GARBER, CNM located?
LISA GARBER, CNM is located at 1107 WEST POPLAR AVENUE, PORTERVILLE, CA, 93291. Phone: (559) 781-7242.
What is LISA GARBER, CNM's NPI number?
LISA GARBER, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164546404, issued on 03/19/2007.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 10,893 Advanced Practice Midwife providers across 55 states in the US. The average Advanced Practice Midwife provider writes 99 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LISA GARBER, CNM accept Medicare?
LISA GARBER, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 21 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LISA GARBER, CNM's credentials?
LISA GARBER, CNM's NPI is 1164546404 with credentials CNM. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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