2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1720725252 ARNP
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NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP

Registered Nurse in WENATCHEE, Washington. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 558 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP filed 4,700 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in WENATCHEE, Washington, prescribing 88% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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.

NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,700 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2022

NPI 1720725252

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,700 370% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Registered Nurse share within Washington

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding ARNP credentials at 820 N CHELAN AVE, WENATCHEE, WA, 98801, with a listed phone of (509) 663-8711. NPI 1720725252 was issued on 05/17/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELANGER 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 4,700 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 558 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $339K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%. 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

820 N CHELAN AVE
WENATCHEE, WA 98801

Provider Details

NPI 1720725252
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials ARNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/17/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP 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.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION
WENATCHEE, WA
COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH
WENATCHEE, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP. To verify NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 4,700 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.

4,700
Total Claims
$339K
Total Drug Cost
558
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,370
Total Day Supply
140,647
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$241K
Generic Drug Cost
$90K
Opioid Claims
345 (7.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
93

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.35
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 175, 85+: 221

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
205
Potassium Chloride
173
Omeprazole
169
Amlodipine Besylate
156
Atorvastatin Calcium
152
Levothyroxine Sodium
150
Gabapentin
145
Metoprolol Succinate
129
Furosemide
123
Lisinopril
121

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP's 4,700 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP's specialty?
NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in WENATCHEE, Washington. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP wrote 4,700 Medicare Part D claims totaling $339K in drug costs for 558 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP located?
NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP is located at 820 N CHELAN AVE, WENATCHEE, WA, 98801. Phone: (509) 663-8711.
What is NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP's NPI number?
NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720725252, issued on 05/17/2022.
Does NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $241K in brand drug costs.
Does NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP had 345 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Potassium Chloride, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,700 Part D claims and 558 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP's credentials?
NICHOLAS BELANGER, ARNP's NPI is 1720725252 with credentials ARNP. 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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