2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1760416135 APN
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Lynda Collins, APN

Nurse Practitioner in Trenton, New Jersey. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,227 in 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
625
Medicare Part D claims · 106 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$357.72
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Lynda Collins, APN filed 625 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Trenton, New Jersey, prescribing 78% generic.

625
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing
$357.72
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Lynda Collins, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

625 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 Lynda Collins, APN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2006

NPI 1760416135

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

625 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Largest specialties in New Jersey (% of in-state providers)

Mental Health Counselor - 6.2%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist - 5.9%Physical Therapist5.9%Clinical Social Worker - 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.1%Internal Medicine Physician3.1%Nurse Practitioner - 1.1%Nurse Practitioner1.1%
Largest specialties in New Jersey (% of in-state 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 Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

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).

Lynda Collins, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 832 BRUNSWICK AVE, Trenton, NJ, 08638, with a listed phone of (609) 815-7400. NPI 1760416135 was issued on 07/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Collins most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 625 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 106 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $84K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

832 BRUNSWICK AVE
Trenton, NJ 08638

Provider Details

NPI 1760416135
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/10/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Lynda Collins, APN 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.

Capital Health Medical Group
Trenton, NJ
Capital Health Multispecialty Group
Trenton, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Lynda Collins, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$358

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Lynda Collins, APN - brand share 19.0%
Nurse Practitioner average

19% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 625 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.

625
Total Claims
$84K
Total Drug Cost
106
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,108
Total Day Supply
30,654
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$74K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
11 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 55, 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 Lynda Collins, APN prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Metformin Hcl
42
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
35
Atorvastatin Calcium
35
Amlodipine Besylate
26
Gabapentin
21
Losartan Potassium
20
Metoprolol Tartrate
19
Tamsulosin Hcl
19
Naproxen
18
Lisinopril
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Lynda Collins, APN fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

Lynda Collins, APN's 625 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Collins.

Compare 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 New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lynda Collins, APN's specialty?
Lynda Collins, APN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Trenton, New Jersey. Credentials: APN.
How much does Lynda Collins, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Lynda Collins, APN wrote 625 Medicare Part D claims totaling $84K in drug costs for 106 beneficiaries.
Where is Lynda Collins, APN located?
Lynda Collins, APN is located at 832 BRUNSWICK AVE, Trenton, NJ, 08638. Phone: (609) 815-7400.
What is Lynda Collins, APN's NPI number?
Lynda Collins, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760416135, issued on 07/10/2006.
Does Lynda Collins, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Lynda Collins, APN's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $74K in brand drug costs.
Does Lynda Collins, APN prescribe opioids?
Yes, Lynda Collins, APN had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lynda Collins, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lynda Collins, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metformin Hcl, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lynda Collins, APN accept Medicare?
Lynda Collins, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 625 Part D claims and 106 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lynda Collins, APN's credentials?
Lynda Collins, APN's NPI is 1760416135 with credentials APN. 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

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

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.