2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1346995693 FNP-C, FNP-BC
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Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 209,817 in Family 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 240 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC filed 2,058 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Kalamazoo, Michigan, prescribing 79% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
79%
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 Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,058 Top 16% higher than 84% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/15/2022

NPI 1346995693

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,058 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Largest specialties in Michigan (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 21.4%Behavior Technician21.4%Clinical Social Worker — 5.8%Clinical Social Worker5.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 3.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.6%Physical Therapist — 3.4%Physical Therapist3.4%Social Worker — 3.4%Social Worker3.4%Pharmacist — 3%Pharmacist3%Family Nurse Practitioner — 1.8%Family Nurse Practitioner1.8%
Largest specialties in Michigan (% of in-state providers)

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 Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C, FNP-BC credentials at 117 W PATERSON ST, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, with a listed phone of (269) 349-2641. NPI 1346995693 was issued on 02/15/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Vaden 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 2,058 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 240 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $227K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%. 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

117 W PATERSON ST
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Provider Details

NPI 1346995693
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C, FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/15/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC 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.

Family Health Center, Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI

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 — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC. To verify Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC — brand share 18.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average

18% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 2,058 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.

2,058
Total Claims
$227K
Total Drug Cost
240
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,982
Total Day Supply
82,304
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$196K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Opioid Claims
85 (4.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 119, 65-74: 97, 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 Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
122
Lisinopril
81
Amlodipine Besylate
71
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
55
Metformin Hcl
55
Levothyroxine Sodium
44
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
43
Pantoprazole Sodium
40
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
38
Omeprazole
38

* 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 Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC 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 Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC's 2,058 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Michigan

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 Michigan medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC's specialty?
Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Credentials: FNP-C, FNP-BC.
How much does Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC wrote 2,058 Medicare Part D claims totaling $227K in drug costs for 240 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC located?
Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC is located at 117 W PATERSON ST, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007. Phone: (269) 349-2641.
What is Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC's NPI number?
Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346995693, issued on 02/15/2022.
Does Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $196K in brand drug costs.
Does Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC had 85 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
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 Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,058 Part D claims and 240 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC's credentials?
Nicholas Vaden, FNP-C, FNP-BC's NPI is 1346995693 with credentials FNP-C, FNP-BC. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.