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2026 NPPES data Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1730522962 CNS
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Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,379 in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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
441
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
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What the federal data shows
Paula Meghoo, CNS filed 441 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
- 441
- Part D claims, 2023
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Paula Meghoo, CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
441 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Meghoo, CNS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
441 59% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Paula Meghoo, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 1001 TOWSON AVE, Fort Smith, AR, 72901, with a listed phone of (479) 441-5011. NPI 1730522962 was issued on 04/08/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 441 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend.
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,379 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 1,088 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 | 1730522962 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | CNS |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/08/2013 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paula Meghoo, CNS 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.
Venvisor Health OF AR PA
Bentonville, AR
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.
441
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,234
- Total Day Supply
- 36,847
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paula Meghoo, CNS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
31 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
27 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
26 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
24 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
24 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
20 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
20 claims
- Jardiance
Jardiance
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 |
| Metformin Hcl | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 20 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 20 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 18 |
| Glipizide | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Paula Meghoo, CNS fits within the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
1,379
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,088
Avg Claims per Provider
Paula Meghoo, CNS's 441 claims are below the specialty average of 1,088.
Nearby Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Meghoo.
Dr. Michael Anderson
AGCNS-BC
Jonesboro, AR
Dr. Kimberly Bodemann
APRN
Hot Springs, AR
Dr. Susan Bona
APN
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Marlene Brengard
APN
Jonesboro, AR
Dr. Debra Brewer
ACNS-BC, APN
Batesville, AR
Compare Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paula Meghoo, CNS's specialty? ▼
Paula Meghoo, CNS specializes in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Credentials: CNS.
How much does Paula Meghoo, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paula Meghoo, CNS wrote 441 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is Paula Meghoo, CNS located? ▼
Paula Meghoo, CNS is located at 1001 TOWSON AVE, Fort Smith, AR, 72901. Phone: (479) 441-5011.
What is Paula Meghoo, CNS's NPI number? ▼
Paula Meghoo, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730522962, issued on 04/08/2013.
How many Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,379 Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,088 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paula Meghoo, CNS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paula Meghoo, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paula Meghoo, CNS accept Medicare? ▼
Paula Meghoo, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 441 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paula Meghoo, CNS's credentials? ▼
Paula Meghoo, CNS's NPI is 1730522962 with credentials CNS. 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
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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