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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1275918062 CNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 385 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.3/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$513.52
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Monica Lau, CNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 5,280 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89.3/100
- MIPS score · +6 vs avg
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $513.52
- 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.
Monica Lau, CNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
89 Top 42% higher than 58% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Monica Lau, CNP sits
This provider among family nurse practitioner peers
Across the 27,154 family nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Monica Lau, CNP writes more Part D claims than 96% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 58% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one family nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Monica Lau, CNP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Monica Lau, CNP?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
5,280 332% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.3/100 6.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Monica Lau, CNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) - 89.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Monica Lau, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNP credentials at 3485 NORTHRISE DR STE 2, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, with a listed phone of (575) 382-2149. NPI 1275918062 was issued on 07/22/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,280 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 385 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $677K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1275918062 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | CNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/22/2015 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.2805
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.5609
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
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 Monica Lau, CNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$514
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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
Monica Lau, CNP - brand share 13.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 5,280 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.
5,280
Total Claims
$677K
Total Drug Cost
385
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,593
- Total Day Supply
- 367,256
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $576K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $97K
- Opioid Claims
- 27 (0.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 145
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 58, 65-74: 202, 75-84: 103, 85+: 22
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Monica Lau, CNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
278 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
262 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
255 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
192 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
183 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
177 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
173 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 109
Hydrochlorothiazide
109 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 278 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 262 |
| Lisinopril | 255 |
| Losartan Potassium | 192 |
| Simvastatin | 183 |
| Metformin Hcl | 177 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 173 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 109 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 99 |
| Alprazolam | 99 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Monica Lau, CNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Monica Lau, CNP's 5,280 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lau.
Dr. Danielle Abbott
NP
Santa Fe, NM
Dr. Rita Abboud
FNP-C
Farmington, NM
Dr. Chaunte Abe
APRN-CNP, FNP-C
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Erica Abeita Chavez
FNP-C
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Margaret Abeyta
CNP
Albuquerque, NM
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monica Lau, CNP's specialty? ▼
Monica Lau, CNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Credentials: CNP.
How much does Monica Lau, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Monica Lau, CNP wrote 5,280 Medicare Part D claims totaling $677K in drug costs for 385 beneficiaries.
What is Monica Lau, CNP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Monica Lau, CNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.3/100 (Quality: 78.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Monica Lau, CNP located? ▼
Monica Lau, CNP is located at 3485 NORTHRISE DR STE 2, Las Cruces, NM, 88011. Phone: (575) 382-2149.
What is Monica Lau, CNP's NPI number? ▼
Monica Lau, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275918062, issued on 07/22/2015.
Does Monica Lau, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Monica Lau, CNP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $576K in brand drug costs.
Does Monica Lau, CNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Monica Lau, CNP had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Monica Lau, CNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Monica Lau, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Monica Lau, CNP accept Medicare? ▼
Monica Lau, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,280 Part D claims and 385 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Monica Lau, CNP's credentials? ▼
Monica Lau, CNP's NPI is 1275918062 with credentials CNP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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