2026 NPPES data Pediatric Registered Nurse NPI 1346540929 FNP C
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PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C

Pediatric Registered Nurse in TUBA CITY, Arizona. 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
69
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Pediatric Registered Nurse avg: 748
MIPS score
70.5849/100
▼ 13 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 70.5849/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 69 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

70.5849/100
MIPS score · -13 vs avg
69
Part D claims, 2023

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PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

71 8th percentile higher than 8% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/28/2010

NPI 1346540929

Primary specialty

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Niche

2,899 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

69 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 748

MIPS final score

70.5849/100 12.51509999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Pediatric Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Pediatric Registered Nurse share within Arizona

1. Pediatric Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Registered Nurse share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Registered Nurse national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
70.5849/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatric Registered Nurse) — 70.5849/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%70.6%
MIPS final score (Pediatric Registered Nurse) — 70.5849/100 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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PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C is a Pediatric Registered Nurse provider practicing in TUBA CITY, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP C. NPI: 1346540929. 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.

PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Registered Nurse provider holding FNP C credentials at 167 NORTH MAIN STREET, TUBA CITY, AZ, 86045, with a listed phone of (928) 283-2094. NPI 1346540929 was issued on 10/28/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHEELER 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 69 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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 70.5849/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 39.6808, Cost 63.1023), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatric Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,899 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 748 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

167 NORTH MAIN STREET
TUBA CITY, AZ 86045

Provider Details

NPI 1346540929
Specialty Pediatric Registered Nurse
Credentials FNP C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/28/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

70.5849
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
39.6808
Quality
63.1023
Cost
79
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C 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.

TUBA CITY REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION
TUBA CITY, AZ
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 030073

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

69
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
71
Total Day Supply
1,542
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
12

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

Pediatric Registered Nurse Overview

How PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C fits within the Pediatric Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

2,899
Pediatric Registered Nurse Providers in US
52
States with Pediatric Registered Nurse
748
Avg Claims per Provider

PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C's 69 claims are below the specialty average of 748.

Nearby Pediatric Registered Nurse Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C's specialty?
PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C specializes in Pediatric Registered Nurse and practices in TUBA CITY, Arizona. Credentials: FNP C.
How much does PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C wrote 69 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
What is PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C's Medicare quality score?
PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 70.5849/100 (Quality: 39.6808, Cost: 63.1023). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C located?
PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C is located at 167 NORTH MAIN STREET, TUBA CITY, AZ, 86045. Phone: (928) 283-2094.
What is PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C's NPI number?
PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346540929, issued on 10/28/2010.
How many Pediatric Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 2,899 Pediatric Registered Nurse providers across 52 states in the US. The average Pediatric Registered Nurse provider writes 748 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C accept Medicare?
PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C appears in CMS Medicare data with 69 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C's credentials?
PATRICK WHEELER, FNP C's NPI is 1346540929 with credentials FNP C. 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.

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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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