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2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1992287247 FNP
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Registered Nurse in Saint Louis, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 177,204 in Registered Nurse, 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
609
Medicare Part D claims · 69 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Lu Atkinson, FNP filed 609 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in Saint Louis, Missouri, prescribing 92% generic.
- 609
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
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.
Lu Atkinson, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
609 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Lu Atkinson, FNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
609 39% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Lu Atkinson, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding FNP credentials at 621 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 6017B, Saint Louis, MO, 63141, with a listed phone of (314) 251-4659. NPI 1992287247 was issued on 09/04/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 609 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 69 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count.
Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 177,204 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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 | 1992287247 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | FNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/04/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lu Atkinson, FNP 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.
Mercy Clinic East Communities
Saint Louis, MO
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
Lu Atkinson, FNP - brand share 8.0%
Registered Nurse average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 609 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.
609
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
69
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 610
- Total Day Supply
- 7,942
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 71
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 85.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.35
- Gender Split
- 77% female / 23% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lu Atkinson, FNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
69 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
43 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
35 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
33 claims
- Metformin Hcl 19
Metformin Hcl
19 claims
- Trimethoprim 16
Trimethoprim
16 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 15
Metoprolol Succinate
15 claims
- Nystatin 15
Nystatin
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 69 |
| Gabapentin | 43 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 35 |
| Furosemide | 33 |
| Metformin Hcl | 19 |
| Trimethoprim | 16 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 15 |
| Nystatin | 15 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 15 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Registered Nurse Overview
How Lu Atkinson, FNP fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
177,204
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider
Lu Atkinson, FNP's 609 claims are below the specialty average of 1,000.
Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Atkinson.
Dastan Abdulqader
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Zara Abdush-Shakir Bever
FNP
Kansas City, MO
Dr. Brenda Abernathy
RN
Cape Girardeau, MO
Abisola Abimbola
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Bonnie Abraham
RN
Springfield, MO
Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lu Atkinson, FNP's specialty? ▼
Lu Atkinson, FNP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Saint Louis, Missouri. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Lu Atkinson, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lu Atkinson, FNP wrote 609 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 69 beneficiaries.
Where is Lu Atkinson, FNP located? ▼
Lu Atkinson, FNP is located at 621 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 6017B, Saint Louis, MO, 63141. Phone: (314) 251-4659.
What is Lu Atkinson, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Lu Atkinson, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992287247, issued on 09/04/2018.
Does Lu Atkinson, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lu Atkinson, FNP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 177,204 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lu Atkinson, FNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lu Atkinson, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lu Atkinson, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Lu Atkinson, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 609 Part D claims and 69 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lu Atkinson, FNP's credentials? ▼
Lu Atkinson, FNP's NPI is 1992287247 with credentials FNP. 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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