2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1942479647 CNS-BC
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NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC

Clinical Nurse Specialist in OAK LAWN, 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
299
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.2K
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in OAK LAWN, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 299 claims across 54 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.2K across 24 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC filed 299 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OAK LAWN, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2008

NPI 1942479647

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

299 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Illinois

1. Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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 GRANEY, CNS-BC is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in OAK LAWN, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNS-BC. NPI: 1942479647. 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 GRANEY, CNS-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS-BC credentials at 4440 W 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL, 60453, with a listed phone of (708) 684-1358. NPI 1942479647 was issued on 02/27/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRANEY 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 299 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $44K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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

4440 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453

Provider Details

NPI 1942479647
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials CNS-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/27/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-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.

ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION
OAK LAWN, 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).

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 GRANEY, CNS-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 — 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 NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC. To verify NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 299 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.

299
Total Claims
$44K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
611
Total Day Supply
18,099
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.20
Gender Split
26% female / 74% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 23, 75-84: 14, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Warfarin Sodium
53
Pantoprazole Sodium
28
Amiodarone Hcl
27
Torsemide
20
Hydralazine Hcl
17
Potassium Chloride
17
Carvedilol
13
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
13
Allopurinol
12
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
12

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC's 299 claims are below the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC's specialty?
NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in OAK LAWN, Illinois. Credentials: CNS-BC.
How much does NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC wrote 299 Medicare Part D claims totaling $44K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC located?
NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC is located at 4440 W 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL, 60453. Phone: (708) 684-1358.
What is NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC's NPI number?
NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942479647, issued on 02/27/2008.
Does NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Warfarin Sodium, Pantoprazole Sodium, Amiodarone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC accept Medicare?
NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 299 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 NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC's credentials?
NICOLE GRANEY, CNS-BC's NPI is 1942479647 with credentials CNS-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).

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