2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse NPI 1497708663 APRN
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PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in FARMINGTON, Connecticut. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 265 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse avg: 893
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse ([object Object]) practicing in FARMINGTON, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 265 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 7,608 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2006

NPI 1497708663

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

11,711 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,608 752% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 893

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse share within Connecticut

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse) — 75/100 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.

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PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider practicing in FARMINGTON, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1497708663. 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.

PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider holding APRN credentials at 270 FARMINGTON AVE, FARMINGTON, CT, 06032, with a listed phone of (860) 677-5570. NPI 1497708663 was issued on 05/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MERRICK 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 7,608 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 265 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $712K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,711 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 893 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

270 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON, CT 06032

Provider Details

NPI 1497708663
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 7,608 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.

7,608
Total Claims
$712K
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,075
Total Day Supply
229,640
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$353K
Generic Drug Cost
$360K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male
Age Distribution
<65: 202, 65-74: 49, 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
Risperidone
650
Lorazepam
570
Divalproex Sodium
507
Quetiapine Fumarate
476
Clonazepam
405
Benztropine Mesylate
358
Topiramate
337
Clozapine
332
Sertraline Hcl
326
Trazodone Hcl
239

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Overview

How PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

11,711
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
893
Avg Claims per Provider

PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN's 7,608 claims are above the specialty average of 893.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN's specialty?
PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse and practices in FARMINGTON, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN wrote 7,608 Medicare Part D claims totaling $712K in drug costs for 265 beneficiaries.
What is PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN's Medicare quality score?
PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN located?
PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN is located at 270 FARMINGTON AVE, FARMINGTON, CT, 06032. Phone: (860) 677-5570.
What is PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN's NPI number?
PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497708663, issued on 05/18/2006.
Does PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $353K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 11,711 Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider writes 893 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Risperidone, Lorazepam, Divalproex Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN accept Medicare?
PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,608 Part D claims and 265 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN's credentials?
PATRICIA MERRICK, APRN's NPI is 1497708663 with credentials APRN. 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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