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2026 NPPES data Advanced Practice Midwife NPI 1699280925 CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW
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Advanced Practice Midwife in Lake Station, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,937 in Advanced Practice Midwife, 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
99
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW filed 99 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Advanced Practice Midwife in Lake Station, Indiana, prescribing 75% generic.
- 99
- Part D claims, 2023
- 75%
- generic prescribing
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Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
99 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Advanced Practice Midwife
Medicare Part D claims
99 0% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Advanced Practice Midwife provider holding CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW credentials at 2490 CENTRAL AVE, Lake Station, IN, 46405, with a listed phone of (219) 763-8112. NPI 1699280925 was issued on 12/08/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 99 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count.
Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,937 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 99 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1699280925 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Advanced Practice Midwife |
| Credentials | CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/08/2017 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW - brand share 25.0%
Advanced Practice Midwife average
25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 99 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.
99
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 149
- Total Day Supply
- 3,506
- Brand vs Generic
- 25% brand / 75% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 21
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 50.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.87
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 16 |
| Metronidazole | 14 |
| Prempro "Estrogen | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Advanced Practice Midwife Overview
How Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.
10,937
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider
Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW's 99 claims are below the specialty average of 99.
Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brandt.
Dr. Sherah Albright
RN-BSN, CNM
Lafayette, IN
Dr. Valerie Allmon
APRN, CNM
Valparaiso, IN
Dr. Gayle Backmeyer
CNM
Rushville, IN
Dr. Sandra Bailey
CNM
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Elizabeth Baker
CNM
Indianapolis, IN
Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Advanced Practice Midwife peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW's specialty? ▼
Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in Lake Station, Indiana. Credentials: CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW.
How much does Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW wrote 99 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW located? ▼
Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW is located at 2490 CENTRAL AVE, Lake Station, IN, 46405. Phone: (219) 763-8112.
What is Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW's NPI number? ▼
Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699280925, issued on 12/08/2017.
Does Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,937 Advanced Practice Midwife providers across 55 states in the US. The average Advanced Practice Midwife provider writes 99 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW's most frequently prescribed drugs include Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Metronidazole, Prempro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW accept Medicare? ▼
Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW appears in CMS Medicare data with 99 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW's credentials? ▼
Paula Brandt, CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW's NPI is 1699280925 with credentials CERTIFIED NURSE MIDW. 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).
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
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Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.