2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1134886963 NP
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NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in SAINT ALBANS, Vermont. 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
966
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT ALBANS, Vermont with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 966 claims across 54 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP filed 966 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT ALBANS, Vermont. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/29/2021

NPI 1134886963

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

966 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in Vermont

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Vermont providers

Vermont providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Vermont

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Vermont

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health 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.

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NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in SAINT ALBANS, Vermont, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1134886963. 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.

NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 107 FISHER POND RD, SAINT ALBANS, VT, 05478, with a listed phone of (802) 393-6412. NPI 1134886963 was issued on 11/29/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NOWALK 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 966 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

107 FISHER POND RD
SAINT ALBANS, VT 05478

Provider Details

NPI 1134886963
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/29/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP 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.

NORTHWESTERN COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES INC
SAINT ALBANS, VT

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 966 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.

966
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,122
Total Day Supply
31,534
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 14, 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.

Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
55
Sertraline Hcl
51
Olanzapine
47
Quetiapine Fumarate
46
Hydroxyzine Hcl
45
Clonazepam
44
Clonidine Hcl
44
Prazosin Hcl
41
Buspirone Hcl
38
Lorazepam
36

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP's 966 claims are above the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Vermont

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP's specialty?
NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in SAINT ALBANS, Vermont. Credentials: NP.
How much does NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP wrote 966 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP located?
NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP is located at 107 FISHER POND RD, SAINT ALBANS, VT, 05478. Phone: (802) 393-6412.
What is NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP's NPI number?
NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134886963, issued on 11/29/2021.
Does NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Sertraline Hcl, Olanzapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 966 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP's credentials?
NICHOLAS NOWALK, NP's NPI is 1134886963 with credentials NP. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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