2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1144855958 FNP-C
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NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in PENSACOLA, Florida. 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
920
Medicare Part D claims · 357 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
68.088/100
▼ 15 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.5K
76 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 68.088/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 920 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

68.088/100
MIPS score · -15 vs avg
920
Part D claims, 2023
73%
generic prescribing
$1.5K
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.

NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

68 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/12/2020

NPI 1144855958

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

920 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

MIPS final score

68.088/100 15.012% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

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

Florida providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
68.088/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 68.088/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%68.1%
MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 68.088/100 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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NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 8333 N DAVIS HWY, PENSACOLA, FL, 32514, with a listed phone of (850) 474-8398. NPI 1144855958 was issued on 03/12/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERREIRA 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 920 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 357 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $195K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 68.088/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.7754, Cost 38.0385), 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

8333 N DAVIS HWY
PENSACOLA, FL 32514

Provider Details

NPI 1144855958
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/12/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

68.088
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.7754
Quality
38.0385
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C 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.

WEST FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC PA
PENSACOLA, FL

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 NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C. To verify NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 920 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.

920
Total Claims
$195K
Total Drug Cost
357
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,858
Total Day Supply
49,179
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$176K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
276

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 134, 75-84: 141, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C 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
Tamsulosin Hcl
178
Finasteride
137
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
136
Gemtesa
Vibegron
95
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
75
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
69
Estradiol
27
Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal
25
Fluconazole
21
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
18

* 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 NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C 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

NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C's 920 claims are above the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C's specialty?
NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in PENSACOLA, Florida. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C wrote 920 Medicare Part D claims totaling $195K in drug costs for 357 beneficiaries.
What is NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C's Medicare quality score?
NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 68.088/100 (Quality: 75.7754, Cost: 38.0385). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C located?
NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C is located at 8333 N DAVIS HWY, PENSACOLA, FL, 32514. Phone: (850) 474-8398.
What is NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C's NPI number?
NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144855958, issued on 03/12/2020.
Does NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $176K in brand drug costs.
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 NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C accept Medicare?
NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 920 Part D claims and 357 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C's credentials?
NICOLE FERREIRA, FNP-C's NPI is 1144855958 with credentials FNP-C. 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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