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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1699242651 ARNP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Spokane, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,706 in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 164 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$22.73
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP filed 10,529 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Spokane, Washington, prescribing 82% generic.
- 11K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
- $22.73
- 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.
Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
10,529 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
10,529 8× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Washington 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 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 615 W 16TH AVE, Spokane, WA, 99203, with a listed phone of (509) 216-5895. NPI 1699242651 was issued on 10/29/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 10,529 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 164 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1699242651 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ARNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/29/2018 |
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 Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$23
Largest payer
Amgen 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 - Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP. To verify Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP - brand share 15.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
15% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 10,529 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.
10,529
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
164
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 10,774
- Total Day Supply
- 282,771
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.2M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $196K
- Opioid Claims
- 198 (1.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 186
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.15
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 69, 75-84: 45, 85+: 21
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
491 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
294 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
274 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
258 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
252 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
251 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
226 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
222 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 491 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 294 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 274 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 258 |
| Omeprazole | 252 |
| Losartan Potassium | 251 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 226 |
| Lisinopril | 222 |
| Gabapentin | 191 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 173 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP's 10,529 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fitzhugh.
Dr. Endrias Abera
DNP-AGNP
Seattle, WA
Dr. Diana Allen
APRN
Kingston, WA
Dr. Christina Amendolare
AGPCNP
Coupeville, WA
Dr. Virginia Arnold
ARNP
Seattle, WA
Kamala Arumugam
Seattle, WA
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP's specialty? ▼
Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Spokane, Washington. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP wrote 10,529 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 164 beneficiaries.
Where is Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP located? ▼
Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP is located at 615 W 16TH AVE, Spokane, WA, 99203. Phone: (509) 216-5895.
What is Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP's NPI number? ▼
Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699242651, issued on 10/29/2018.
Does Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP had 198 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP accept Medicare? ▼
Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,529 Part D claims and 164 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP's credentials? ▼
Patricia Fitzhugh, ARNP's NPI is 1699242651 with credentials ARNP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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