2026 NPPES data Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1215415534 APRN
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MERI SHANAHAN, APRN

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in PLEASANT VIEW, Tennessee. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 265 beneficiaries · Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$19.48
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MERI SHANAHAN, APRN filed 3,529 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in PLEASANT VIEW, Tennessee, prescribing 88% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$19.48
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.

MERI SHANAHAN, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,529 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 MERI SHANAHAN, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/30/2018

NPI 1215415534

Primary specialty

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

589 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,529 147% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,429

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Tennessee

1. Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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).

MERI SHANAHAN, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APRN credentials at 254 REN MAR DR., PLEASANT VIEW, TN, 37146, with a listed phone of (615) 746-0203. NPI 1215415534 was issued on 07/30/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHANAHAN 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 3,529 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 265 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%. 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.

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 589 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,429 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

254 REN MAR DR.
PLEASANT VIEW, TN 37146

Provider Details

NPI 1215415534
Specialty Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/30/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MERI SHANAHAN, APRN 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.

FAST PACE MEDICAL CLINIC PLLC
COLLINWOOD, TN

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 MERI SHANAHAN, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$19

Largest payer

PFIZER 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

MERI SHANAHAN, APRN — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,529 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.

3,529
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,222
Total Day Supply
179,868
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$72K
Opioid Claims
234 (6.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
69

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 90, 65-74: 125, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MERI SHANAHAN, APRN 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
Gabapentin
127
Lisinopril
127
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
107
Atorvastatin Calcium
104
Amlodipine Besylate
100
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
95
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
76
Hydrochlorothiazide
73
Omeprazole
65
Furosemide
63

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

Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How MERI SHANAHAN, APRN fits within the Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

589
Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
48
States with Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,429
Avg Claims per Provider

MERI SHANAHAN, APRN's 3,529 claims are above the specialty average of 1,429.

Nearby Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MERI SHANAHAN, APRN's specialty?
MERI SHANAHAN, APRN specializes in Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in PLEASANT VIEW, Tennessee. Credentials: APRN.
How much does MERI SHANAHAN, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MERI SHANAHAN, APRN wrote 3,529 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 265 beneficiaries.
Where is MERI SHANAHAN, APRN located?
MERI SHANAHAN, APRN is located at 254 REN MAR DR., PLEASANT VIEW, TN, 37146. Phone: (615) 746-0203.
What is MERI SHANAHAN, APRN's NPI number?
MERI SHANAHAN, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215415534, issued on 07/30/2018.
Does MERI SHANAHAN, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MERI SHANAHAN, APRN's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does MERI SHANAHAN, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, MERI SHANAHAN, APRN had 234 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%.
How many Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 589 Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 48 states in the US. The average Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,429 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MERI SHANAHAN, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MERI SHANAHAN, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Lisinopril, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MERI SHANAHAN, APRN accept Medicare?
MERI SHANAHAN, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,529 Part D claims and 265 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MERI SHANAHAN, APRN's credentials?
MERI SHANAHAN, APRN's NPI is 1215415534 with credentials APRN. 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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