2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1255934147 DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
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MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner in EXETER, New Hampshire. 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
828
Medicare Part D claims · 177 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$27.57
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in EXETER, New Hampshire with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 828 claims across 177 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $27.57 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC filed 828 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EXETER, New Hampshire. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/21/2020

NPI 1255934147

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

828 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Nurse Practitioner share within New Hampshire

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

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).

MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in EXETER, New Hampshire, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DNP, APRN, FNP-BC. NPI: 1255934147. 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.

MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP, APRN, FNP-BC credentials at 5 ALUMNI DR, EXETER, NH, 03833, with a listed phone of (603) 580-7336. NPI 1255934147 was issued on 11/21/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HESSION 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 828 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 177 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.9 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.5%. 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

5 ALUMNI DR
EXETER, NH 03833

Provider Details

NPI 1255934147
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/21/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, 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.

CORE PHYSICIANS LLC
EXETER, NH

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 HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28

Largest payer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

828
Total Claims
$1.9M
Total Drug Cost
177
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,232
Total Day Supply
32,063
Generic Drug Cost
$337K
Opioid Claims
112 (13.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.32
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 63, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Anastrozole
63
Hydromorphone Hcl
46
Acyclovir
40
Letrozole
40
Lorazepam
35
Dexamethasone
30
Lenalidomide
27
Tamoxifen Citrate
26
Fentanyl
25
Eliquis
Apixaban
24

* 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 HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC 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 HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC's 828 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HESSION.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC's specialty?
MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in EXETER, New Hampshire. Credentials: DNP, APRN, FNP-BC.
How much does MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC wrote 828 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.9M in drug costs for 177 beneficiaries.
Where is MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC located?
MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is located at 5 ALUMNI DR, EXETER, NH, 03833. Phone: (603) 580-7336.
What is MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC's NPI number?
MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255934147, issued on 11/21/2020.
Does MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC had 112 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.5%.
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 HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Hydromorphone Hcl, Acyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 828 Part D claims and 177 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC's credentials?
MEGHAN HESSION, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC's NPI is 1255934147 with credentials DNP, APRN, 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

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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