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2026 NPPES data Women's Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1609896968 CNM, WHNP
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Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in Presque Isle, 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 9,452 in Women's 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
105
Medicare Part D claims · 48 beneficiaries · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 262
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% 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
Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP filed 105 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in Presque Isle, Maine, prescribing 85% generic.
- 105
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
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Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
105 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
105 60% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maine
How Women's Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maine 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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Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNM, WHNP credentials at 140 ACADEMY ST, Presque Isle, ME, 04769, with a listed phone of (207) 769-6636. NPI 1609896968 was issued on 07/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 105 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 48 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count.
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,452 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 262 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 | 1609896968 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Women's Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | CNM, WHNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/20/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP - brand share 15.0%
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 105 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.
105
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
48
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 257
- Total Day Supply
- 7,605
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $12K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.05
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP fits within the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,452
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
262
Avg Claims per Provider
Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP's 105 claims are below the specialty average of 262.
Nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maine
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Richard.
Dr. Linda Anderson
WHNP
Biddeford, ME
Dr. Alison Bates
NP
Portland, ME
Dr. Amber Berube
WHNP
Windham, ME
Dr. Lydia Bolduc-Marden
N.P.
Waterville, ME
Dr. Gianna Branco
WHNP
Lewiston, ME
Compare Women's Health Nurse Practitioner 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 Maine medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP's specialty? ▼
Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP specializes in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Presque Isle, Maine. Credentials: CNM, WHNP.
How much does Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP wrote 105 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 48 beneficiaries.
Where is Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP located? ▼
Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP is located at 140 ACADEMY ST, Presque Isle, ME, 04769. Phone: (207) 769-6636.
What is Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP's NPI number? ▼
Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609896968, issued on 07/20/2006.
Does Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
How many Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,452 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 262 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP accept Medicare? ▼
Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 105 Part D claims and 48 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP's credentials? ▼
Lucy Richard, CNM, WHNP's NPI is 1609896968 with credentials CNM, WHNP. 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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