2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1982659132 ARNP
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MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner in WELLS RIVER, Vermont. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 182 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP filed 2,317 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in WELLS RIVER, Vermont, prescribing 91% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,317 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2006

NPI 1982659132

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,317 114% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Vermont

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Vermont providers

Vermont providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Vermont

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in WELLS RIVER, Vermont, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ARNP. NPI: 1982659132. 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.

MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 65 MAIN ST N, WELLS RIVER, VT, 05081, with a listed phone of (802) 757-2325. NPI 1982659132 was issued on 05/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRISTOL 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 2,317 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 182 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $266K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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

65 MAIN ST N
WELLS RIVER, VT 05081

Provider Details

NPI 1982659132
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/24/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP 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.

LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE, INC.
BRADFORD, VT

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

MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,317 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.

2,317
Total Claims
$266K
Total Drug Cost
182
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,231
Total Day Supply
152,404
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$172K
Generic Drug Cost
$92K
Opioid Claims
14 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
54

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
175
Lisinopril
134
Losartan Potassium
130
Amlodipine Besylate
99
Simvastatin
72
Metformin Hcl
71
Metoprolol Succinate
65
Levothyroxine Sodium
61
Rosuvastatin Calcium
61
Hydrochlorothiazide
60

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP 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

MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP's 2,317 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Vermont

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP's specialty?
MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in WELLS RIVER, Vermont. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP wrote 2,317 Medicare Part D claims totaling $266K in drug costs for 182 beneficiaries.
Where is MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP located?
MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP is located at 65 MAIN ST N, WELLS RIVER, VT, 05081. Phone: (802) 757-2325.
What is MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP's NPI number?
MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982659132, issued on 05/24/2006.
Does MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $172K in brand drug costs.
Does MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
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 MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP accept Medicare?
MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,317 Part D claims and 182 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP's credentials?
MARLENE BRISTOL, ARNP's NPI is 1982659132 with credentials ARNP. 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).

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