2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1679782460 MD
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NICOLE THURSTON, MD

Psychiatry Physician in BOISE, Idaho. 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
697
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.3209/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

NICOLE THURSTON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3209/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 697 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.3209/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
697
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 THURSTON, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICOLE THURSTON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about NICOLE THURSTON, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/21/2007

NPI 1679782460

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

697 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

83.3209/100 0.22090000000000032% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Idaho

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Idaho

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICOLE THURSTON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.3209/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 83.3209/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.3%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 83.3209/100 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.

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 THURSTON, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in BOISE, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1679782460. 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 THURSTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 100 E IDAHO ST, BOISE, ID, 83712, with a listed phone of (208) 381-2711. NPI 1679782460 was issued on 05/21/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THURSTON 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 697 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%. 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 83.3209/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.5148, Cost 64.8883), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

100 E IDAHO ST
BOISE, ID 83712

Provider Details

NPI 1679782460
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/21/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.3209
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.5148
Quality
64.8883
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE THURSTON, MD 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.

ST LUKES CLINIC-TREASURE VALLEY LLC
BOISE, ID

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 · Generic-heavy

NICOLE THURSTON, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 697 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.

697
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,299
Total Day Supply
37,513
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$22K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
13 (1.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.82
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 60, 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.

Drug Claims
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
74
Duloxetine Hcl
70
Lorazepam
57
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
56
Escitalopram Oxalate
46
Olanzapine
43
Mirtazapine
36
Trazodone Hcl
33
Zolpidem Tartrate
26
Sertraline Hcl
23

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How NICOLE THURSTON, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLE THURSTON, MD's 697 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Idaho

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE THURSTON, MD's specialty?
NICOLE THURSTON, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in BOISE, Idaho. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICOLE THURSTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE THURSTON, MD wrote 697 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
What is NICOLE THURSTON, MD's Medicare quality score?
NICOLE THURSTON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3209/100 (Quality: 79.5148, Cost: 64.8883). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICOLE THURSTON, MD located?
NICOLE THURSTON, MD is located at 100 E IDAHO ST, BOISE, ID, 83712. Phone: (208) 381-2711.
What is NICOLE THURSTON, MD's NPI number?
NICOLE THURSTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679782460, issued on 05/21/2007.
Does NICOLE THURSTON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE THURSTON, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
Does NICOLE THURSTON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICOLE THURSTON, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLE THURSTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE THURSTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Duloxetine Hcl, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE THURSTON, MD accept Medicare?
NICOLE THURSTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 697 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE THURSTON, MD's credentials?
NICOLE THURSTON, MD's NPI is 1679782460 with credentials MD. 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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