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2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1497453245 PMHNP-BC
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Augusta, Maine.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,776 in Psychiatric/Mental Health 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
882
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC filed 882 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Augusta, Maine, prescribing 94% generic.
- 882
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- ≥73rd
- 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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1497453245 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1497453245
- ENUM-RECENT 2023
- TAX-MID 41K Psychiatric/Mental Health
- RX-LIGHT 882
- BOOK-THIN 382 in Maine
- PHOTO-ENUM Michael De Guzman · 2023
Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
882 ≥ 73rd percentile 73% of 1,370,886 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 · 2023
What does the federal data show about Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
882 5% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maine
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maine 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 Psychiatric/Mental Health 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 | 1497453245 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | PMHNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/21/2023 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC 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.
Mainegeneral Medical Center
Augusta, ME
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC - brand share 6.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 882 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.
882
Total Claims
$103K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 891
- Total Day Supply
- 14,799
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $77K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 50.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
- Gender Split
- 38% female / 63% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 52, 65-74: 11, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clozapine
Clozapine
85 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
54 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
47 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
42 claims
- Prazosin Hcl
Prazosin Hcl
42 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
40 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
34 claims
- Aripiprazole 29
Aripiprazole
29 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clozapine | 85 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 54 |
| Olanzapine | 47 |
| Gabapentin | 42 |
| Prazosin Hcl | 42 |
| Risperidone | 40 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 34 |
| Aripiprazole | 29 |
| Clozapine Odt Clozapine | 29 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 27 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
40,776
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider
Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC's 882 claims are below the specialty average of 927.
Nationwide Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Howard, both outside Maine so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2023)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maine
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Howard.
One of 382 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Maine, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Amanda Adamen
PMHNP
Bethel, ME
Dr. Kristen Aleva
APRN
Eliot, ME
Dr. Suzanne Alexis
PMHNP-BC
Farmington, ME
Dr. Claudine Allen
PMHNP
Bangor, ME
Sara Anderson
Brunswick, ME
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Augusta, Maine. Credentials: PMHNP-BC.
How much does Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC wrote 882 Medicare Part D claims totaling $103K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC located? ▼
Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC is located at 35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY, Augusta, ME, 04330. Phone: (207) 626-1000.
What is Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497453245, issued on 02/21/2023.
Does Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $77K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,776 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Benztropine Mesylate, Olanzapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 882 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Lori Howard, PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1497453245 with credentials PMHNP-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 (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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