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2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1295071629 C.N.S.
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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mishawaka, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,715 in Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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
16
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
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What the federal data shows
Louis Pace, C.N.S. filed 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mishawaka, Indiana.
- 16
- Part D claims, 2023
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Louis Pace, C.N.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
16 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Louis Pace, C.N.S.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
16 98% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Louis Pace, C.N.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding C.N.S. credentials at 5215 HOLY CROSS PKWY, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, with a listed phone of (574) 335-2315. NPI 1295071629 was issued on 12/12/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 16 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $327 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 87.5%.
Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,715 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1295071629 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | C.N.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/12/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Louis Pace, C.N.S. 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.
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-South Bend Campus Inc
Mishawaka, IN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
16
Total Claims
$327
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 16
- Total Day Supply
- 170
- Generic Drug Cost
- $269
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (87.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 58.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.18
Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Louis Pace, C.N.S. fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
1,715
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider
Louis Pace, C.N.S.'s 16 claims are below the specialty average of 953.
Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pace.
Dr. Constance Adams
MS RN CCNS CCRN
East Chicago, IN
Dr. Mary Allen
MSN, APRN
Bloomington, IN
Dr. Ann Allison
RN
Avon, IN
Dr. Briana Alvey
RNC,CNS
Newburgh, IN
Dr. Shaleen Ayers
CNS
Evansville, IN
Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louis Pace, C.N.S.'s specialty? ▼
Louis Pace, C.N.S. specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Mishawaka, Indiana. Credentials: C.N.S..
How much does Louis Pace, C.N.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Louis Pace, C.N.S. wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims totaling $327 in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is Louis Pace, C.N.S. located? ▼
Louis Pace, C.N.S. is located at 5215 HOLY CROSS PKWY, Mishawaka, IN, 46545. Phone: (574) 335-2315.
What is Louis Pace, C.N.S.'s NPI number? ▼
Louis Pace, C.N.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295071629, issued on 12/12/2012.
Does Louis Pace, C.N.S. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Louis Pace, C.N.S. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 87.5%.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,715 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Louis Pace, C.N.S. accept Medicare? ▼
Louis Pace, C.N.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 16 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Louis Pace, C.N.S.'s credentials? ▼
Louis Pace, C.N.S.'s NPI is 1295071629 with credentials C.N.S.. 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).
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
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