2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1710957188 CNP
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NATHAN HINKER, CNP

Nurse Practitioner in CORSICA, South Dakota. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 622 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$76.59
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NATHAN HINKER, CNP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in CORSICA, South Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 622 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $76.59 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NATHAN HINKER, CNP filed 6,996 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CORSICA, South Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NATHAN HINKER, CNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/26/2006

NPI 1710957188

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,996 545% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Nurse Practitioner share within South Dakota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NATHAN HINKER, CNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in CORSICA, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNP. NPI: 1710957188. 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.

NATHAN HINKER, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNP credentials at 265 MAIN STREET, CORSICA, SD, 57328, with a listed phone of (605) 946-5411. NPI 1710957188 was issued on 01/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HINKER 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 6,996 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 622 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $561K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

265 MAIN STREET
CORSICA, SD 57328

Provider Details

NPI 1710957188
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHAN HINKER, CNP 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.

AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE
★★★★☆ 4/5
MITCHELL, SD
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 431340
RURAL HEALTH CARE INC
MITCHELL, SD

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 NATHAN HINKER, CNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$77

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

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

NATHAN HINKER, CNP — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,996 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.

6,996
Total Claims
$561K
Total Drug Cost
622
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,506
Total Day Supply
354,224
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$465K
Generic Drug Cost
$93K
Opioid Claims
313 (4.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
216

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 295, 75-84: 175, 85+: 91

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
327
Amlodipine Besylate
274
Lisinopril
259
Rosuvastatin Calcium
233
Losartan Potassium
230
Atorvastatin Calcium
225
Metoprolol Succinate
174
Omeprazole
164
Metoprolol Tartrate
155
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
151

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How NATHAN HINKER, CNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

NATHAN HINKER, CNP's 6,996 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HINKER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN HINKER, CNP's specialty?
NATHAN HINKER, CNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in CORSICA, South Dakota. Credentials: CNP.
How much does NATHAN HINKER, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN HINKER, CNP wrote 6,996 Medicare Part D claims totaling $561K in drug costs for 622 beneficiaries.
Where is NATHAN HINKER, CNP located?
NATHAN HINKER, CNP is located at 265 MAIN STREET, CORSICA, SD, 57328. Phone: (605) 946-5411.
What is NATHAN HINKER, CNP's NPI number?
NATHAN HINKER, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710957188, issued on 01/26/2006.
Does NATHAN HINKER, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATHAN HINKER, CNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $465K in brand drug costs.
Does NATHAN HINKER, CNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, NATHAN HINKER, CNP had 313 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NATHAN HINKER, CNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHAN HINKER, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHAN HINKER, CNP accept Medicare?
NATHAN HINKER, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,996 Part D claims and 622 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHAN HINKER, CNP's credentials?
NATHAN HINKER, CNP's NPI is 1710957188 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

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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