2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1144309691 NP
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PAMELA GRIMES, NP

Nurse Practitioner in PALM SPRINGS, California. 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
259
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PAMELA GRIMES, NP filed 259 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in PALM SPRINGS, California, prescribing 92% generic.

259
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

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PAMELA GRIMES, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

259 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 PAMELA GRIMES, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/03/2006

NPI 1144309691

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

259 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in California

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nurse Practitioner share within California

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

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).

PAMELA GRIMES, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1695 N. SUNRISE WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA, 92262, with a listed phone of (760) 656-0916. NPI 1144309691 was issued on 11/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRIMES 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 259 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

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

1695 N. SUNRISE WAY
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262

Provider Details

NPI 1144309691
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/03/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PAMELA GRIMES, NP. To verify PAMELA GRIMES, NP's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PAMELA GRIMES, NP — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 259 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.

259
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
261
Total Day Supply
7,052
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$50K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAMELA GRIMES, NP 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
Olanzapine
33
Aripiprazole
31
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
19
Buspirone Hcl
16
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
15
Quetiapine Fumarate
15
Escitalopram Oxalate
13
Invega Sustenna
Paliperidone Palmitate
12
Clonazepam
11

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How PAMELA GRIMES, 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

PAMELA GRIMES, NP's 259 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAMELA GRIMES, NP's specialty?
PAMELA GRIMES, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in PALM SPRINGS, California. Credentials: NP.
How much does PAMELA GRIMES, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAMELA GRIMES, NP wrote 259 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is PAMELA GRIMES, NP located?
PAMELA GRIMES, NP is located at 1695 N. SUNRISE WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA, 92262. Phone: (760) 656-0916.
What is PAMELA GRIMES, NP's NPI number?
PAMELA GRIMES, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144309691, issued on 11/03/2006.
Does PAMELA GRIMES, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAMELA GRIMES, NP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $50K in brand drug costs.
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 PAMELA GRIMES, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAMELA GRIMES, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Olanzapine, Aripiprazole, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAMELA GRIMES, NP accept Medicare?
PAMELA GRIMES, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 259 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAMELA GRIMES, NP's credentials?
PAMELA GRIMES, NP's NPI is 1144309691 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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