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MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.1382/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$346.74
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.1382/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,317 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.1382/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
$346.74
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.

MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

79 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/01/2021

NPI 1710578877

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,317 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

79.1382/100 3.9617999999999967% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.1382/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 79.1382/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.1%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 79.1382/100 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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MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 5800 ONE PERKINS, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70808, with a listed phone of (225) 328-3120. NPI 1710578877 was issued on 02/01/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GUNNESS 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 1,317 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $221K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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 79.1382/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72.4331), 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

5800 ONE PERKINS
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

Provider Details

NPI 1710578877
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/01/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.1382
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.4331
Quality
81
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGHAN GUNNESS, 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.

BATON ROUGE GENERAL PHYSICIANS INC
BATON ROUGE, LA

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 MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$347

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma 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

MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,317 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.

1,317
Total Claims
$221K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,375
Total Day Supply
69,218
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$204K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ozempic
Semaglutide
62
Rosuvastatin Calcium
55
Metformin Hcl
46
Levothyroxine Sodium
44
Pantoprazole Sodium
42
Trazodone Hcl
36
Atorvastatin Calcium
34
Fluoxetine Hcl
34
Clonazepam
31
Alprazolam
25

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C 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

MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C's 1,317 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C's specialty?
MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C wrote 1,317 Medicare Part D claims totaling $221K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
What is MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C's Medicare quality score?
MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.1382/100 (Quality: 72.4331). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C located?
MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C is located at 5800 ONE PERKINS, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70808. Phone: (225) 328-3120.
What is MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C's NPI number?
MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710578877, issued on 02/01/2021.
Does MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $204K 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 MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C accept Medicare?
MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,317 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C's credentials?
MEGHAN GUNNESS, FNP-C's NPI is 1710578877 with credentials 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

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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