2026 NPPES data Advanced Practice Midwife NPI 1538475124 CNM
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MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. 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
87
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM is a Advanced Practice Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 87 claims across 34 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM filed 87 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2010

NPI 1538475124

Primary specialty

Advanced Practice Midwife

Mid-sized

10,893 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

87 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 99

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Advanced Practice Midwife share within Pennsylvania

1. Advanced Practice Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Practice Midwife share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Advanced Practice Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Advanced Practice Midwife ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — 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).

MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM is a Advanced Practice Midwife provider practicing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM. NPI: 1538475124. 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.

MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Practice Midwife provider holding CNM credentials at 3701 MARKET ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19104, with a listed phone of (215) 615-6039. NPI 1538475124 was issued on 08/20/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARCUS 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 87 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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.

Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 99 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

3701 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Provider Details

NPI 1538475124
Specialty Advanced Practice Midwife
Credentials CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/20/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM 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.

FORNANCE PHYSICIAN SERVICES INC
NORRISTOWN, PA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM. To verify MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 87 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.

87
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
214
Total Day Supply
6,069
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
48.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 11, 75-84: 0, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
18

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

Advanced Practice Midwife Overview

How MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.

10,893
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM's 87 claims are below the specialty average of 99.

Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM's specialty?
MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. Credentials: CNM.
How much does MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM wrote 87 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM located?
MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM is located at 3701 MARKET ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19104. Phone: (215) 615-6039.
What is MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM's NPI number?
MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538475124, issued on 08/20/2010.
Does MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 10,893 Advanced Practice Midwife providers across 55 states in the US. The average Advanced Practice Midwife provider writes 99 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM accept Medicare?
MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 87 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM's credentials?
MICHELLE BARCUS, CNM's NPI is 1538475124 with credentials CNM. 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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