2026 NPPES data Midwife NPI 1730181652 RN MSN FNP CNM
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NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM

Midwife in NEWLAND, North Carolina. 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
100
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Midwife avg: 118
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.2438/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$17.34
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM is a Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in NEWLAND, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 100 claims across 32 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.2438/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $17.34 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.2438 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 100 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/11/2005

NPI 1730181652

Primary specialty

Midwife

Mid-sized

5,918 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

100 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 118

MIPS final score

93.2438/100 10.143799999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Midwife compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Midwife share within North Carolina

1. Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Midwife share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Midwife national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.2438/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Midwife) — 93.2438/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Midwife) — 93.2438/100 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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NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM is a Midwife provider practicing in NEWLAND, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: RN MSN FNP CNM. NPI: 1730181652. 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 GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Midwife provider holding RN MSN FNP CNM credentials at 545 SCHULTZ CIRCLE, NEWLAND, NC, 28657, with a listed phone of (828) 733-6031. NPI 1730181652 was issued on 08/11/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRIFFITH 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 100 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.2438/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.2429), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,918 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 118 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

545 SCHULTZ CIRCLE
NEWLAND, NC 28657

Provider Details

NPI 1730181652
Specialty Midwife
Credentials RN MSN FNP CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/11/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.2438
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.2429
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 NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

Largest payer

Organon Llc

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

NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 100 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.

100
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
194
Total Day Supply
5,380
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.64

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Estradiol
18
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
Estradiol
14
Sertraline Hcl
11

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

Midwife Overview

How NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM fits within the Midwife landscape nationally.

5,918
Midwife Providers in US
54
States with Midwife
118
Avg Claims per Provider

NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM's 100 claims are below the specialty average of 118.

Nearby Midwife Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GRIFFITH.

Compare Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM's specialty?
NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM specializes in Midwife and practices in NEWLAND, North Carolina. Credentials: RN MSN FNP CNM.
How much does NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM wrote 100 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
What is NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM's Medicare quality score?
NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.2438/100 (Quality: 83.2429). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM located?
NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM is located at 545 SCHULTZ CIRCLE, NEWLAND, NC, 28657. Phone: (828) 733-6031.
What is NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM's NPI number?
NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730181652, issued on 08/11/2005.
Does NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 5,918 Midwife providers across 54 states in the US. The average Midwife provider writes 118 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Estradiol (Twice Weekly), Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM accept Medicare?
NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 100 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM's credentials?
NANCY GRIFFITH, RN MSN FNP CNM's NPI is 1730181652 with credentials RN MSN FNP CNM. 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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