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2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1609529395 CNP211613
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Fort Fairfield, Maine.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,138 in Primary Care 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 398 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$99.99
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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 Ruest, CNP211613 filed 2,567 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Fort Fairfield, Maine, prescribing 86% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $99.99
- 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.
Megan Ruest, CNP211613's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,567 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 Ruest, CNP211613?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,567 88% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maine
How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maine providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Megan Ruest, CNP211613 appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNP211613 credentials at 23 HIGH ST, Fort Fairfield, ME, 04742, with a listed phone of (207) 768-4753. NPI 1609529395 was issued on 02/02/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,567 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 398 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $294K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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 | 1609529395 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Primary Care Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | CNP211613 |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/02/2022 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Megan Ruest, CNP211613 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.
The Aroostook Medical Center
Fort Fairfield, ME
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 Megan Ruest, CNP211613. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$100
Largest payer
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
Most common payment type
Education
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
Megan Ruest, CNP211613 - brand share 14.0%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,567 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.
2,567
Total Claims
$294K
Total Drug Cost
398
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,236
- Total Day Supply
- 149,231
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $231K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $62K
- Opioid Claims
- 64 (2.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 122
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 81, 65-74: 161, 75-84: 113, 85+: 43
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Megan Ruest, CNP211613 prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
126 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
119 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
88 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
81 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
74 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
65 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
61 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
53 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 126 |
| Lisinopril | 119 |
| Losartan Potassium | 88 |
| Gabapentin | 81 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 65 |
| Omeprazole | 61 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 53 |
| Famotidine | 52 |
| Prednisone | 50 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Megan Ruest, CNP211613 fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider
Megan Ruest, CNP211613's 2,567 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.
Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maine
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ruest.
Dr. Diane Batley
F.N.P.
Rockport, ME
Dr. Megan Black
APRN, AGNP-C
Portland, ME
Dr. Regina Blauvelt
FNP
Bangor, ME
Dr. Reilly Bolin
FNP
Bangor, ME
Dr. Cathy Bradley
FNP
Presque Isle, ME
Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Megan Ruest, CNP211613's specialty? ▼
Megan Ruest, CNP211613 specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Fort Fairfield, Maine. Credentials: CNP211613.
How much does Megan Ruest, CNP211613 prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Megan Ruest, CNP211613 wrote 2,567 Medicare Part D claims totaling $294K in drug costs for 398 beneficiaries.
Where is Megan Ruest, CNP211613 located? ▼
Megan Ruest, CNP211613 is located at 23 HIGH ST, Fort Fairfield, ME, 04742. Phone: (207) 768-4753.
What is Megan Ruest, CNP211613's NPI number? ▼
Megan Ruest, CNP211613's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609529395, issued on 02/02/2022.
Does Megan Ruest, CNP211613 prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Megan Ruest, CNP211613's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $231K in brand drug costs.
Does Megan Ruest, CNP211613 prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Megan Ruest, CNP211613 had 64 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Megan Ruest, CNP211613 prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Megan Ruest, CNP211613'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 Megan Ruest, CNP211613 accept Medicare? ▼
Megan Ruest, CNP211613 appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,567 Part D claims and 398 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Megan Ruest, CNP211613's credentials? ▼
Megan Ruest, CNP211613's NPI is 1609529395 with credentials CNP211613. 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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