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2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse NPI 1497708663 APRN
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in Farmington, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,711 in Psychiatric/Mental Health 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
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 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
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What the federal data shows
Patricia Merrick, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 7,608 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 8K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- 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.
Patricia Merrick, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Patricia Merrick, APRN sits
This provider among psychiatric/mental health registered nurse peers
Across the 124 psychiatric/mental health registered nurse providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Patricia Merrick, APRN writes more Part D claims than 98% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 16% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one psychiatric/mental health registered nurse peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Patricia Merrick, APRN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Patricia Merrick, APRN?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
7,608 9× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Patricia Merrick, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse 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
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.
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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.
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. 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.
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Practice Address
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%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse average
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.
What Patricia Merrick, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Risperidone
Risperidone
650 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
570 claims
- Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex Sodium
507 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
476 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
405 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
358 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
337 claims
- Clozapine
Clozapine
332 claims
| 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.
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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.
Dr. Ajibola Adekanye
APRN
Hamden, CT
Dr. Jessica Adelman
APRN
Hartford, CT
Richard Alhage
Canaan, CT
Dr. Grace Barry
DNP, APRN
Southington, CT
Dr. Stephen Beres
APRN
Wethersfield, CT
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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
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.
- 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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