2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1205376860 FNP
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Pamela Howe, FNP

Registered Nurse in Tucson, Arizona. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 175,652 in Registered Nurse, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
656
Medicare Part D claims · 293 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Pamela Howe, FNP filed 656 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in Tucson, Arizona, prescribing 84% generic.

656
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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.

Pamela Howe, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

656 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Pamela Howe, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/02/2017

NPI 1205376860

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

656 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers
Pharmacist - 5.6%Pharmacist5.6%Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.5%Speech-Language Pathologist3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.5%Registered Nurse - 3.1%Registered Nurse3.1%
Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Registered Nurse. Verify directly:

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 Howe, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding FNP credentials at 450 W PASEO REDONDO, Tucson, AZ, 85701, with a listed phone of (520) 670-3909. NPI 1205376860 was issued on 03/02/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Howe 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 656 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 293 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 84% 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

450 W PASEO REDONDO
Tucson, AZ 85701

Provider Details

NPI 1205376860
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/02/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Pamela Howe, FNP 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.

Marana Health Center Inc
Marana, AZ

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

Pamela Howe, FNP - brand share 12.0%
Registered Nurse average

12% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 656 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.

656
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
293
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,079
Total Day Supply
26,109
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
93

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 67, 65-74: 113, 75-84: 79, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Pamela Howe, FNP 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
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
45
Lisinopril
36
Amlodipine Besylate
24
Prednisone
24
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
21
Atorvastatin Calcium
21
Levothyroxine Sodium
21
Losartan Potassium
20
Fluticasone Propionate
19
Gabapentin
18

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How Pamela Howe, FNP fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

Pamela Howe, FNP's 656 claims are below the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Arizona

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

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

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pamela Howe, FNP's specialty?
Pamela Howe, FNP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Tucson, Arizona. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Pamela Howe, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Pamela Howe, FNP wrote 656 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 293 beneficiaries.
Where is Pamela Howe, FNP located?
Pamela Howe, FNP is located at 450 W PASEO REDONDO, Tucson, AZ, 85701. Phone: (520) 670-3909.
What is Pamela Howe, FNP's NPI number?
Pamela Howe, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205376860, issued on 03/02/2017.
Does Pamela Howe, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Pamela Howe, FNP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Pamela Howe, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pamela Howe, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pamela Howe, FNP accept Medicare?
Pamela Howe, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 656 Part D claims and 293 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pamela Howe, FNP's credentials?
Pamela Howe, FNP's NPI is 1205376860 with credentials FNP. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.