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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1497387195 FNP-BC
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Nurse Practitioner in Fargo, North Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 272 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 9% 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
Megan Ahern, FNP-BC filed 5,862 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Fargo, North Dakota, prescribing 90% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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.
Megan Ahern, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,862 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Megan Ahern, FNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
5,862 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Megan Ahern, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 736 BROADWAY N, Fargo, ND, 58102, with a listed phone of (701) 234-2000. NPI 1497387195 was issued on 02/10/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,862 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 272 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $305K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1497387195 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/10/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Megan Ahern, FNP-BC 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.
Innovis Health LLC
Fargo, ND
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
Megan Ahern, FNP-BC - brand share 9.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
9% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 5,862 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.
5,862
Total Claims
$305K
Total Drug Cost
272
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,081
- Total Day Supply
- 179,148
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $212K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $90K
- Opioid Claims
- 230 (3.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 90
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.24
- Gender Split
- 76% female / 24% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 34, 65-74: 45, 75-84: 72, 85+: 121
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Megan Ahern, FNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
252 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
227 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
207 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
202 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
197 claims
- Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium
188 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
172 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
165 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 252 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 227 |
| Omeprazole | 207 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 202 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 197 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 188 |
| Lisinopril | 172 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 165 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 146 |
| Furosemide | 132 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Megan Ahern, FNP-BC fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Megan Ahern, FNP-BC's 5,862 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ahern.
Dr. Joan Aaker
NP
Fargo, ND
Dr. Rebekah Aakre
NP
Grand Forks, ND
Dr. Bonnie Anderson
NP
Fargo, ND
Dr. Elisha Anderson
NP-C
Lisbon, ND
Dr. Kari Anderson
FNP-C
Grand Forks, ND
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 North Dakota 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 Megan Ahern, FNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Megan Ahern, FNP-BC specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Fargo, North Dakota. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does Megan Ahern, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Megan Ahern, FNP-BC wrote 5,862 Medicare Part D claims totaling $305K in drug costs for 272 beneficiaries.
Where is Megan Ahern, FNP-BC located? ▼
Megan Ahern, FNP-BC is located at 736 BROADWAY N, Fargo, ND, 58102. Phone: (701) 234-2000.
What is Megan Ahern, FNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Megan Ahern, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497387195, issued on 02/10/2020.
Does Megan Ahern, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Megan Ahern, FNP-BC's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $212K in brand drug costs.
Does Megan Ahern, FNP-BC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Megan Ahern, FNP-BC had 230 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 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 Megan Ahern, FNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Megan Ahern, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Donepezil Hcl, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Megan Ahern, FNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Megan Ahern, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,862 Part D claims and 272 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Megan Ahern, FNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Megan Ahern, FNP-BC's NPI is 1497387195 with credentials FNP-BC. 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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