NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1801299243 FNP-BC
Verify on CMS → Lois Edwards, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner in Wallkill, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 216,959 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
181
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Lois Edwards, FNP-BC filed 181 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Wallkill, New York, prescribing 84% generic.
- 181
- Part D claims, 2024
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Lois Edwards, FNP-BC
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1801299243), first enumerated 09/30/2014.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 181 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- State context
State board disciplinary context
New York statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Lois Edwards, FNP-BC's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: NYSBPMC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1801299243 · Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1801299243
- ENUM-MID 2014
- TAX-MEGA 217K Family Nurse
- RX-LIGHT 181
- BOOK-MID 13,030 in New York
- PHOTO-ENUM Kaitlyn Hicks · 2014
Lois Edwards, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
181 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Lois Edwards, FNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
181 86% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New York 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:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1801299243 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/30/2014 |
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Lois Edwards, FNP-BC. To verify Lois Edwards, FNP-BC's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lois Edwards, FNP-BC - brand share 16.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 181 2024 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 2024.
181
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 182.333
- Total Day Supply
- 5,132
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $12K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lois Edwards, FNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
18 claims
- Paroxetine Hcl
Paroxetine Hcl
17 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa…
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
13 claims
- Valsartan
Valsartan
12 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
11 claims
- Entacapone
Entacapone
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 18 |
| Paroxetine Hcl | 17 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Er Carbidopa/Levodopa | 13 |
| Valsartan | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 11 |
| Entacapone | 11 |
* 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 Lois Edwards, FNP-BC fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
216,959
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,302
Avg Claims per Provider
Lois Edwards, FNP-BC's 181 claims are below the specialty average of 1,302.
Nationwide Family Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Edwards, both outside New York so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2014)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Edwards.
One of 13,030 Family Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in New York, 5 are shown here.
Carolyn A'Hearn
NP
Syracuse, NY
Lindsey Aanonsen
FNP
Staten Island, NY
Abigail Aaron
FNP
New York, NY
Memoudou Abalola
NP
Bronx, NY
Jennifer Abate
FNP-BC
New York, NY
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lois Edwards, FNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Lois Edwards, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Wallkill, New York. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does Lois Edwards, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Lois Edwards, FNP-BC wrote 181 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
Where is Lois Edwards, FNP-BC located? ▼
Lois Edwards, FNP-BC is located at 800 RED MILLS RD, Wallkill, NY, 12589. Phone: (845) 744-9105.
What is Lois Edwards, FNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Lois Edwards, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801299243, issued on 09/30/2014.
Does Lois Edwards, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lois Edwards, FNP-BC's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 216,959 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,302 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lois Edwards, FNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Lois Edwards, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Paroxetine Hcl, Carbidopa-Levodopa Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lois Edwards, FNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Lois Edwards, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 181 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lois Edwards, FNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Lois Edwards, FNP-BC's NPI is 1801299243 with credentials FNP-BC. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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