2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1871597773 APRN
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MISTY RICHARDS, APRN

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 177 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$17.89
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MISTY RICHARDS, APRN is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 177 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $17.89 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MISTY RICHARDS, APRN filed 1,438 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MISTY RICHARDS, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2005

NPI 1871597773

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,438 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Nebraska

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Primary Care 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).

MISTY RICHARDS, APRN is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1871597773. 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.

MISTY RICHARDS, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 302 S JEFFERS ST, NORTH PLATTE, NE, 69101, with a listed phone of (308) 534-6687. NPI 1871597773 was issued on 06/08/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RICHARDS 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 1,438 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 177 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $278K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%. 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.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

302 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101

Provider Details

NPI 1871597773
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/08/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MISTY RICHARDS, 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.

FAMILY FIRST HEALTH CENTER PC
SUTHERLAND, NE
THE CENTER FOR HEALTH LLC
NORTH PLATTE, NE

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 MISTY RICHARDS, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

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 · Typical

MISTY RICHARDS, APRN — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,438 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.

1,438
Total Claims
$278K
Total Drug Cost
177
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,556
Total Day Supply
72,577
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$240K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Opioid Claims
67 (4.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 118, 75-84: 36, 85+: 12

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
88
Liothyronine Sodium
87
Gabapentin
40
Metformin Hcl
39
Prednisone
34
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
32
Omeprazole
32
Escitalopram Oxalate
29
Potassium Chloride
25
Pantoprazole Sodium
24

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MISTY RICHARDS, APRN fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

MISTY RICHARDS, APRN's 1,438 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MISTY RICHARDS, APRN's specialty?
MISTY RICHARDS, APRN specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska. Credentials: APRN.
How much does MISTY RICHARDS, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MISTY RICHARDS, APRN wrote 1,438 Medicare Part D claims totaling $278K in drug costs for 177 beneficiaries.
Where is MISTY RICHARDS, APRN located?
MISTY RICHARDS, APRN is located at 302 S JEFFERS ST, NORTH PLATTE, NE, 69101. Phone: (308) 534-6687.
What is MISTY RICHARDS, APRN's NPI number?
MISTY RICHARDS, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871597773, issued on 06/08/2005.
Does MISTY RICHARDS, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MISTY RICHARDS, APRN's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $240K in brand drug costs.
Does MISTY RICHARDS, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, MISTY RICHARDS, APRN had 67 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MISTY RICHARDS, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MISTY RICHARDS, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Liothyronine Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MISTY RICHARDS, APRN accept Medicare?
MISTY RICHARDS, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,438 Part D claims and 177 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MISTY RICHARDS, APRN's credentials?
MISTY RICHARDS, APRN's NPI is 1871597773 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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