2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1497112403 CNP
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MERRY WELLS, CNP

Nurse Practitioner in COLUMBUS, Mississippi. 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
748
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MERRY WELLS, CNP filed 748 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in COLUMBUS, Mississippi, prescribing 71% generic.

748
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing

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.

MERRY WELLS, CNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

748 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MERRY WELLS, CNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/21/2016

NPI 1497112403

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

748 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

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

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).

MERRY WELLS, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNP credentials at 2475 5TH ST N, COLUMBUS, MS, 39705, with a listed phone of (662) 328-1254. NPI 1497112403 was issued on 01/21/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WELLS 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 748 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $56K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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.

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

2475 5TH ST N
COLUMBUS, MS 39705

Provider Details

NPI 1497112403
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/21/2016

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MERRY WELLS, CNP — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 748 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.

748
Total Claims
$56K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,197
Total Day Supply
34,333
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$44K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MERRY WELLS, CNP 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
Latanoprost
220
Brimonidine Tartrate
141
Dorzolamide Hcl
139
Timolol Maleate
65
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
32
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
28
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
27
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
25
Prednisolone Acetate
20

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MERRY WELLS, CNP 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

MERRY WELLS, CNP's 748 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MERRY WELLS, CNP's specialty?
MERRY WELLS, CNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in COLUMBUS, Mississippi. Credentials: CNP.
How much does MERRY WELLS, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MERRY WELLS, CNP wrote 748 Medicare Part D claims totaling $56K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
Where is MERRY WELLS, CNP located?
MERRY WELLS, CNP is located at 2475 5TH ST N, COLUMBUS, MS, 39705. Phone: (662) 328-1254.
What is MERRY WELLS, CNP's NPI number?
MERRY WELLS, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497112403, issued on 01/21/2016.
Does MERRY WELLS, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MERRY WELLS, CNP's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $44K 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 MERRY WELLS, CNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MERRY WELLS, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Dorzolamide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MERRY WELLS, CNP accept Medicare?
MERRY WELLS, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 748 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MERRY WELLS, CNP's credentials?
MERRY WELLS, CNP's NPI is 1497112403 with credentials CNP. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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