2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1730692161 NURSE PRACTIONER
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MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in SANDUSKY, Ohio. 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
347
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
72.5121/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$190.62
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in SANDUSKY, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 347 claims across 63 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.5121/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $190.62 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.5121 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 347 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/07/2017

NPI 1730692161

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

347 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

72.5121/100 10.58789999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.5121/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 72.5121/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%72.5%
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 72.5121/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in SANDUSKY, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NURSE PRACTIONER. NPI: 1730692161. 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 BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NURSE PRACTIONER credentials at 3218 RODS DR, SANDUSKY, OH, 44870, with a listed phone of (419) 357-1838. NPI 1730692161 was issued on 11/07/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUEHRER 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 347 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 72.5121/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 62.3357, Cost 55.2045), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

3218 RODS DR
SANDUSKY, OH 44870

Provider Details

NPI 1730692161
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NURSE PRACTIONER
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/07/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

72.5121
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
62.3357
Quality
55.2045
Cost
89
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$191

Largest payer

Silk Road Medical, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER. To verify MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

347
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
755
Total Day Supply
22,482
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
25
Amlodipine Besylate
23
Simvastatin
19
Atorvastatin Calcium
16
Pravastatin Sodium
16
Sertraline Hcl
15
Metformin Hcl
13
Omeprazole
13
Lisinopril
12
Pantoprazole Sodium
12

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER's 347 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER's specialty?
MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in SANDUSKY, Ohio. Credentials: NURSE PRACTIONER.
How much does MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER wrote 347 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
What is MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER's Medicare quality score?
MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.5121/100 (Quality: 62.3357, Cost: 55.2045). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER located?
MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER is located at 3218 RODS DR, SANDUSKY, OH, 44870. Phone: (419) 357-1838.
What is MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER's NPI number?
MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730692161, issued on 11/07/2017.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Simvastatin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER accept Medicare?
MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER appears in CMS Medicare data with 347 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER's credentials?
MICHELLE BUEHRER, NURSE PRACTIONER's NPI is 1730692161 with credentials NURSE PRACTIONER. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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