2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1578793469 APN
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NANCY BALTZ, APN

Family Nurse Practitioner in POCAHONTAS, Arkansas. 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 · 278 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: NANCY BALTZ, APN is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in POCAHONTAS, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 278 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: NANCY BALTZ, APN filed 1,274 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across POCAHONTAS, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NANCY BALTZ, APN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2009

NPI 1578793469

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,274 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NANCY BALTZ, APN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in POCAHONTAS, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APN. NPI: 1578793469. 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.

NANCY BALTZ, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 2801 MEDICAL CENTER DR, POCAHONTAS, AR, 72455, with a listed phone of (870) 892-6000. NPI 1578793469 was issued on 07/26/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALTZ 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 1,274 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 278 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $129K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 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. 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

2801 MEDICAL CENTER DR
POCAHONTAS, AR 72455

Provider Details

NPI 1578793469
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/26/2009

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NANCY BALTZ, APN — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,274 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.

1,274
Total Claims
$129K
Total Drug Cost
278
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,059
Total Day Supply
54,905
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$111K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
35 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
146

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 129, 75-84: 74, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
51
Omeprazole
47
Amlodipine Besylate
39
Amoxicillin
38
Meloxicam
37
Gabapentin
35
Lisinopril
31
Escitalopram Oxalate
30
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
30
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
27

* 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 NANCY BALTZ, APN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

NANCY BALTZ, APN's 1,274 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NANCY BALTZ, APN's specialty?
NANCY BALTZ, APN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in POCAHONTAS, Arkansas. Credentials: APN.
How much does NANCY BALTZ, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NANCY BALTZ, APN wrote 1,274 Medicare Part D claims totaling $129K in drug costs for 278 beneficiaries.
Where is NANCY BALTZ, APN located?
NANCY BALTZ, APN is located at 2801 MEDICAL CENTER DR, POCAHONTAS, AR, 72455. Phone: (870) 892-6000.
What is NANCY BALTZ, APN's NPI number?
NANCY BALTZ, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578793469, issued on 07/26/2009.
Does NANCY BALTZ, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NANCY BALTZ, APN's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $111K in brand drug costs.
Does NANCY BALTZ, APN prescribe opioids?
Yes, NANCY BALTZ, APN had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 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 NANCY BALTZ, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NANCY BALTZ, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NANCY BALTZ, APN accept Medicare?
NANCY BALTZ, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,274 Part D claims and 278 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NANCY BALTZ, APN's credentials?
NANCY BALTZ, APN's NPI is 1578793469 with credentials APN. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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