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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1457073587 FNP-BC, FNP-C
Verify on CMS → Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner in Uvalde, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family 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
487
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data shows
Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C filed 487 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Uvalde, Texas.
- 487
- Part D claims, 2023
- ≥62nd
- 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.
Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
487 ≥ 62nd percentile 62% 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 Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
487 60% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas 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 Family 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).
Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC, FNP-C credentials at 1038 GARNER FIELD RD UNIT A, Uvalde, TX, 78801, with a listed phone of (830) 278-1652. NPI 1457073587 was issued on 09/15/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 487 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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 | 1457073587 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-BC, FNP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/15/2022 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C 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.
Cardiology Clinic OF San Antonio PLLC
Uvalde, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C. To verify Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
487
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 641
- Total Day Supply
- 15,021
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (2.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 61
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 25, 85+: 13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
32 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon…
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
18 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
17 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
17 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
15 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
14 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
14 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 32 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 17 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 14 |
| Azithromycin | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 13 |
| Naproxen | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C's 487 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bandala.
Dr. Ashley Aaron
FNP
Waco, TX
Dr. Christina Aaron
FNP
Texarkana, TX
Dr. Lori Aaron
FNP-C
Frisco, TX
Dr. Lauren Aase
FNP
Sheppard Afb, TX
Olivia Ababio
Cypress, TX
Compare Family 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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C's specialty? ▼
Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Uvalde, Texas. Credentials: FNP-BC, FNP-C.
How much does Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C wrote 487 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C located? ▼
Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C is located at 1038 GARNER FIELD RD UNIT A, Uvalde, TX, 78801. Phone: (830) 278-1652.
What is Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457073587, issued on 09/15/2022.
Does Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ibuprofen, Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 487 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C's credentials? ▼
Marie Cristine Bandala, FNP-BC, FNP-C's NPI is 1457073587 with credentials FNP-BC, FNP-C. 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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