2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1609050087 APN
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NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in LITTLE ROCK, 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
99
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.3K
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 99 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
99
Part D claims, 2023
77%
generic prescribing
$4.3K
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.

NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/20/2007

NPI 1609050087

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

99 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national average

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

MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 100/100 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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NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 6119 MIDTOWN AVE STE 202, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 664-4532. NPI 1609050087 was issued on 12/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FAZIO 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 99 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.3%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

6119 MIDTOWN AVE STE 202
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Provider Details

NPI 1609050087
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/20/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN 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.

ARKANSAS HEART HOSPITAL LLC
LITTLE ROCK, AR

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 NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.3K

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, 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

NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 99 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.

99
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
117
Total Day Supply
2,396
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
28 (28.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 25, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN 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
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
20
Tramadol Hcl
18
Omeprazole
11

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN's 99 claims are below the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN's specialty?
NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: APN.
How much does NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN wrote 99 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
What is NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN's Medicare quality score?
NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN located?
NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN is located at 6119 MIDTOWN AVE STE 202, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 664-4532.
What is NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN's NPI number?
NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609050087, issued on 12/20/2007.
Does NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
Does NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.3%.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mounjaro, Tramadol Hcl, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 99 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN's credentials?
NICHOLAS FAZIO, APN's NPI is 1609050087 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.
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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