2026 NPPES data Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse NPI 1700124971 RN, PMHNP-BC
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PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in ENCINITAS, California. 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
938
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$14.97
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC filed 938 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in ENCINITAS, California, prescribing 97% generic.

938
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
$14.97
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.

PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

938 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/23/2013

NPI 1700124971

Primary specialty

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse

Niche

4,591 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

938 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,143

Specialty distribution in California

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

California providers

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider holding RN, PMHNP-BC credentials at 351 SANTA FE DR STE 200, ENCINITAS, CA, 92024, with a listed phone of (858) 279-1223. NPI 1700124971 was issued on 01/23/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARWOOD MCKENNA 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 938 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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.

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,591 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,143 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

351 SANTA FE DR STE 200
ENCINITAS, CA 92024

Provider Details

NPI 1700124971
Specialty Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
Credentials RN, PMHNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/23/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC 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.

PACIFIC COAST PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES INC
ENCINITAS, CA

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

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 PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC. To verify PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 938 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.

938
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,186
Total Day Supply
35,069
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Sertraline Hcl
121
Trazodone Hcl
65
Clonazepam
55
Duloxetine Hcl
55
Quetiapine Fumarate
55
Zolpidem Tartrate
52
Lamotrigine
47
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
43
Buspirone Hcl
41
Gabapentin
39

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

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Overview

How PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC fits within the Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

4,591
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in US
52
States with Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
1,143
Avg Claims per Provider

PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC's 938 claims are below the specialty average of 1,143.

Nearby Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HARWOOD MCKENNA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC's specialty?
PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC specializes in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse and practices in ENCINITAS, California. Credentials: RN, PMHNP-BC.
How much does PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC wrote 938 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
Where is PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC located?
PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC is located at 351 SANTA FE DR STE 200, ENCINITAS, CA, 92024. Phone: (858) 279-1223.
What is PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC's NPI number?
PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700124971, issued on 01/23/2013.
Does PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 4,591 Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider writes 1,143 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Trazodone Hcl, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC accept Medicare?
PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 938 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC's credentials?
PAULA HARWOOD MCKENNA, RN, PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1700124971 with credentials RN, PMHNP-BC. 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.
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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