2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1679964514 APRN
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NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner in DECATUR, Illinois. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 376 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN filed 1,105 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in DECATUR, Illinois.

1K
Part D claims, 2023

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NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,105 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 RAMEY, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/13/2015

NPI 1679964514

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,105 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Illinois

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 4455 E US ROUTE 36, DECATUR, IL, 62521, with a listed phone of (217) 876-5320. NPI 1679964514 was issued on 02/13/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAMEY 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 1,105 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 376 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $51K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

4455 E US ROUTE 36
DECATUR, IL 62521

Provider Details

NPI 1679964514
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/13/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS RAMEY, 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.

MEMORIAL PHYSICIAN SERVICES
DECATUR, IL

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 — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN. To verify NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,105
Total Claims
$51K
Total Drug Cost
376
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,698
Total Day Supply
39,555
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
28 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
231

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 184, 75-84: 122, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN 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
Doxycycline Monohydrate
69
Prednisone
69
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
58
Fluticasone Propionate
52
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
49
Cephalexin
38
Omeprazole
30
Lisinopril
29
Amlodipine Besylate
27
Azithromycin
27

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN's 1,105 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN's specialty?
NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in DECATUR, Illinois. Credentials: APRN.
How much does NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN wrote 1,105 Medicare Part D claims totaling $51K in drug costs for 376 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN located?
NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN is located at 4455 E US ROUTE 36, DECATUR, IL, 62521. Phone: (217) 876-5320.
What is NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN's NPI number?
NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679964514, issued on 02/13/2015.
Does NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Prednisone, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,105 Part D claims and 376 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN's credentials?
NICHOLAS RAMEY, APRN's NPI is 1679964514 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

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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