2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1821249343 NP
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NICOLE ARNOLD, NP

Nurse Practitioner in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 743 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: NICOLE ARNOLD, NP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 743 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: NICOLE ARNOLD, NP filed 3,132 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICOLE ARNOLD, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2008

NPI 1821249343

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,132 189% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Rhode Island

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NICOLE ARNOLD, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1821249343. 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.

NICOLE ARNOLD, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 672 AQUIDNECK AVE, MIDDLETOWN, RI, 02842, with a listed phone of (401) 847-0519. NPI 1821249343 was issued on 10/02/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARNOLD 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 3,132 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 743 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $246K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

672 AQUIDNECK AVE
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842

Provider Details

NPI 1821249343
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/02/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE ARNOLD, 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.

SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC
MIDDLETOWN, RI

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 · Typical

NICOLE ARNOLD, NP — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 3,132 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.

3,132
Total Claims
$246K
Total Drug Cost
743
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,803
Total Day Supply
196,700
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$187K
Generic Drug Cost
$59K
Opioid Claims
37 (1.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
94

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 345, 75-84: 272, 85+: 80

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
177
Atorvastatin Calcium
173
Losartan Potassium
173
Levothyroxine Sodium
123
Lisinopril
122
Rosuvastatin Calcium
107
Omeprazole
99
Metoprolol Succinate
77
Simvastatin
69
Trazodone Hcl
62

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How NICOLE ARNOLD, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLE ARNOLD, NP's 3,132 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ARNOLD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE ARNOLD, NP's specialty?
NICOLE ARNOLD, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island. Credentials: NP.
How much does NICOLE ARNOLD, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE ARNOLD, NP wrote 3,132 Medicare Part D claims totaling $246K in drug costs for 743 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLE ARNOLD, NP located?
NICOLE ARNOLD, NP is located at 672 AQUIDNECK AVE, MIDDLETOWN, RI, 02842. Phone: (401) 847-0519.
What is NICOLE ARNOLD, NP's NPI number?
NICOLE ARNOLD, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821249343, issued on 10/02/2008.
Does NICOLE ARNOLD, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE ARNOLD, NP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $187K in brand drug costs.
Does NICOLE ARNOLD, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICOLE ARNOLD, NP had 37 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLE ARNOLD, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE ARNOLD, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE ARNOLD, NP accept Medicare?
NICOLE ARNOLD, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,132 Part D claims and 743 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE ARNOLD, NP's credentials?
NICOLE ARNOLD, NP's NPI is 1821249343 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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