2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1255895199 FNP-C
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MERINDA BELL, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in LAFAYETTE, Indiana. 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
157
Medicare Part D claims · 75 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$238.39
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MERINDA BELL, FNP-C filed 157 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in LAFAYETTE, Indiana.

157
Part D claims, 2023
$238.39
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.

MERINDA BELL, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

157 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 MERINDA BELL, FNP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/24/2019

NPI 1255895199

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

157 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Indiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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).

MERINDA BELL, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 770 PARK EAST BLVD STE B, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47905, with a listed phone of (765) 714-4344. NPI 1255895199 was issued on 01/24/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELL 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 157 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 75 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend. 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 Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

770 PARK EAST BLVD STE B
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905

Provider Details

NPI 1255895199
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/24/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MERINDA BELL, 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.

CONCORD MEDICAL GROUP OF KENTUCKY PLLC
ROCHESTER, IN
SHADELAND ANESTHESIA AND PAIN ASSOCIATES INC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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 MERINDA BELL, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$238

Largest payer

Azurity Pharmaceuticals, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

157
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
75
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
168
Total Day Supply
2,589
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 27, 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.

Drug Claims
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
95

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MERINDA BELL, FNP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

MERINDA BELL, FNP-C's 157 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MERINDA BELL, FNP-C's specialty?
MERINDA BELL, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in LAFAYETTE, Indiana. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does MERINDA BELL, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MERINDA BELL, FNP-C wrote 157 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 75 beneficiaries.
Where is MERINDA BELL, FNP-C located?
MERINDA BELL, FNP-C is located at 770 PARK EAST BLVD STE B, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47905. Phone: (765) 714-4344.
What is MERINDA BELL, FNP-C's NPI number?
MERINDA BELL, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255895199, issued on 01/24/2019.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MERINDA BELL, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MERINDA BELL, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MERINDA BELL, FNP-C accept Medicare?
MERINDA BELL, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 157 Part D claims and 75 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MERINDA BELL, FNP-C's credentials?
MERINDA BELL, FNP-C's NPI is 1255895199 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.
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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