2026 NPPES data Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1588895783 APRN
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MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in MERIDEN, Connecticut. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 105 beneficiaries · Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$134.59
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN filed 1,807 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in MERIDEN, Connecticut, prescribing 93% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$134.59
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.

MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,807 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/05/2009

NPI 1588895783

Primary specialty

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,807 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Connecticut

1. Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Psychiatric/Mental 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).

MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN is a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in MERIDEN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1588895783. 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 GAUTHIER, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APRN credentials at 134 STATE ST, MERIDEN, CT, 06450, with a listed phone of (203) 237-2229. NPI 1588895783 was issued on 08/05/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GAUTHIER 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 1,807 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 105 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $291K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 953 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,309 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

134 STATE ST
MERIDEN, CT 06450

Provider Details

NPI 1588895783
Specialty Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/05/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHELLE GAUTHIER, 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.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC
MERIDEN, CT

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 MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$135

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, 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 · Generic-heavy

MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,807 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.

1,807
Total Claims
$291K
Total Drug Cost
105
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,318
Total Day Supply
68,610
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$231K
Generic Drug Cost
$60K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
56.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
80% female / 20% male
Age Distribution
<65: 77, 65-74: 28, 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
Trazodone Hcl
206
Clonazepam
150
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
115
Duloxetine Hcl
100
Quetiapine Fumarate
89
Aripiprazole
70
Escitalopram Oxalate
67
Sertraline Hcl
61
Alprazolam
58
Buspirone Hcl
57

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

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN fits within the Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

953
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
51
States with Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN's 1,807 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN's specialty?
MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN specializes in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in MERIDEN, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN wrote 1,807 Medicare Part D claims totaling $291K in drug costs for 105 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN located?
MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN is located at 134 STATE ST, MERIDEN, CT, 06450. Phone: (203) 237-2229.
What is MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN's NPI number?
MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588895783, issued on 08/05/2009.
Does MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $231K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 953 Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 51 states in the US. The average Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Clonazepam, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN accept Medicare?
MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,807 Part D claims and 105 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN's credentials?
MICHELLE GAUTHIER, APRN's NPI is 1588895783 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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