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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1619473873 APRN
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Nurse Practitioner in Kokomo, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 in 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 462 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Nathan Wheeler, APRN filed 5,805 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Kokomo, Indiana, prescribing 86% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $1.3K
- 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.
Nathan Wheeler, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,805 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Nathan Wheeler, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
5,805 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Nathan Wheeler, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 107 S WASHINGTON ST STE C, Kokomo, IN, 46901, with a listed phone of (765) 450-6735. NPI 1619473873 was issued on 04/04/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,805 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 462 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $773K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1619473873 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/04/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nathan Wheeler, 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.
Lafayette Pain Care, P.C.
Lafayette, IN
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 Wheeler, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.3K
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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 Wheeler, APRN - brand share 13.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 5,805 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.
5,805
Total Claims
$773K
Total Drug Cost
462
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,419
- Total Day Supply
- 331,731
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $643K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $127K
- Opioid Claims
- 276 (4.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 86
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.48
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 146, 65-74: 202, 75-84: 91, 85+: 23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nathan Wheeler, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
336 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
240 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
215 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
154 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
152 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
148 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
135 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 134
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
134 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 336 |
| Gabapentin | 240 |
| Omeprazole | 215 |
| Lisinopril | 154 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 152 |
| Metformin Hcl | 148 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 135 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 134 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 133 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 120 |
* 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 Wheeler, APRN fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Nathan Wheeler, APRN's 5,805 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Wheeler.
Dr. Kristin Abbs
NP
Fort Wayne, IN
Dr. Anila Abraham
NP
Evansville, IN
Caitlin Ackeret
Columbus, IN
Dr. Abigail Adams
NP
Newburgh, IN
Ashley Adams
Kokomo, IN
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- 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 Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Wheeler, APRN's specialty? ▼
Nathan Wheeler, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Kokomo, Indiana. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Nathan Wheeler, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nathan Wheeler, APRN wrote 5,805 Medicare Part D claims totaling $773K in drug costs for 462 beneficiaries.
Where is Nathan Wheeler, APRN located? ▼
Nathan Wheeler, APRN is located at 107 S WASHINGTON ST STE C, Kokomo, IN, 46901. Phone: (765) 450-6735.
What is Nathan Wheeler, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Nathan Wheeler, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619473873, issued on 04/04/2018.
Does Nathan Wheeler, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nathan Wheeler, APRN's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $643K in brand drug costs.
Does Nathan Wheeler, APRN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nathan Wheeler, APRN had 276 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 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 Wheeler, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nathan Wheeler, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nathan Wheeler, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Nathan Wheeler, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,805 Part D claims and 462 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nathan Wheeler, APRN's credentials? ▼
Nathan Wheeler, APRN's NPI is 1619473873 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
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.
- 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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