2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1962871202 APRN
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MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in TOPEKA, Kansas. 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
499
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.8902/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.4K
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in TOPEKA, Kansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 499 claims across 90 beneficiaries — 44% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.8902/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.4K across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.8902 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 499 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/16/2015

NPI 1962871202

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

499 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

91.8902/100 8.790199999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Kansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.8902/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 91.8902/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 91.8902/100 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 PRAGER, APRN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in TOPEKA, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1962871202. 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 PRAGER, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 901 SW GARFIELD AVE, TOPEKA, KS, 66606, with a listed phone of (785) 354-9591. NPI 1962871202 was issued on 09/16/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PRAGER 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 499 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.5 million in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%. 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 91.8902/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.1734), 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

901 SW GARFIELD AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66606

Provider Details

NPI 1962871202
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/16/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.8902
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.1734
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHELLE PRAGER, 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.

COTTON-O'NEIL CLINIC REVOCABLE TRUST
MANHATTAN, KS

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 PRAGER, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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 · Above average

MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN — brand share 44.0%
Specialty average (est.)

44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 499 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.

499
Total Claims
$3.5M
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
605
Total Day Supply
15,298
Brand vs Generic
44% brand / 56% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
49 (9.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.01
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Ibrance
Palbociclib
152
Lorazepam
109
Anastrozole
48
Verzenio
Abemaciclib
36
Oxycodone Hcl
24
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine
23
Letrozole
16

* 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 PRAGER, APRN 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 PRAGER, APRN's 499 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN's specialty?
MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in TOPEKA, Kansas. Credentials: APRN.
How much does MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN wrote 499 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.5M in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
What is MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN's Medicare quality score?
MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.8902/100 (Quality: 75.1734). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN located?
MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN is located at 901 SW GARFIELD AVE, TOPEKA, KS, 66606. Phone: (785) 354-9591.
What is MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN's NPI number?
MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962871202, issued on 09/16/2015.
Does MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN's prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.5M in brand drug costs.
Does MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%.
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 PRAGER, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ibrance, Lorazepam, Anastrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN accept Medicare?
MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 499 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN's credentials?
MICHELLE PRAGER, APRN's NPI is 1962871202 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.
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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