2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1114652765 NURSE PRACTITIONER
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MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
109
Medicare Part D claims · 80 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.6157/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$87.03
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in LAS VEGAS, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 109 claims across 80 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.6157/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $87.03 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.6157 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 109 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2022

NPI 1114652765

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

109 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

84.6157/100 1.5157000000000096% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Nevada

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Nevada

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.6157/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 84.6157/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 84.6157/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LAS VEGAS, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER. NPI: 1114652765. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NURSE PRACTITIONER credentials at 8116 LAS VEGAS BLVD S, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89123, with a listed phone of (702) 407-7063. NPI 1114652765 was issued on 07/19/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CASTANAGA 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 109 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 80 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.6157/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.1682, Cost 96.0774), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

8116 LAS VEGAS BLVD S
LAS VEGAS, NV 89123

Provider Details

NPI 1114652765
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

84.6157
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.1682
Quality
96.0774
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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.

MC MEDICAL GROUP OF NEVADA, P.C
LAS VEGAS, NV

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 MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$87

Largest payer

Phadia US Inc.

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

MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 109 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.

109
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
80
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
112
Total Day Supply
1,125
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$930
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Azithromycin
13
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
11
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
11
Prednisone
11

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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

MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 109 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Nevada

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CASTANAGA.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER's specialty?
MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER.
How much does MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER wrote 109 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 80 beneficiaries.
What is MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER's Medicare quality score?
MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.6157/100 (Quality: 74.1682, Cost: 96.0774). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER located?
MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER is located at 8116 LAS VEGAS BLVD S, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89123. Phone: (702) 407-7063.
What is MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI number?
MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114652765, issued on 07/19/2022.
Does MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $930 in brand drug costs.
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 MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER accept Medicare?
MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in CMS Medicare data with 109 Part D claims and 80 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER's credentials?
MARK CASTANAGA, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI is 1114652765 with credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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