2026 NPPES data Advanced Practice Midwife NPI 1205867553 CNM
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PAULA THACKER, CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife in WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah. 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
211
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$96.62
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAULA THACKER, CNM is a Advanced Practice Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 211 claims across 30 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $96.62 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAULA THACKER, CNM filed 211 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAULA THACKER, CNM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2006

NPI 1205867553

Primary specialty

Advanced Practice Midwife

Mid-sized

10,893 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

211 113% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 99

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Advanced Practice Midwife share within Utah

1. Advanced Practice Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Practice Midwife share within Utah

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Advanced Practice Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Advanced Practice Midwife ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — 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 THACKER, CNM is a Advanced Practice Midwife provider practicing in WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM. NPI: 1205867553. 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.

PAULA THACKER, CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Practice Midwife provider holding CNM credentials at 3725 W 4100 SOUTH, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT, 84120, with a listed phone of (801) 965-3600. NPI 1205867553 was issued on 07/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THACKER 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 211 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 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

3725 W 4100 SOUTH
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120

Provider Details

NPI 1205867553
Specialty Advanced Practice Midwife
Credentials CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/05/2006

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 THACKER, CNM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$97

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PAULA THACKER, CNM — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 211 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.

211
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
489
Total Day Supply
14,359
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.63
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
14
Atorvastatin Calcium
12

* 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 THACKER, CNM fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.

10,893
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider

PAULA THACKER, CNM's 211 claims are above the specialty average of 99.

Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in Utah

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

Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAULA THACKER, CNM's specialty?
PAULA THACKER, CNM specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah. Credentials: CNM.
How much does PAULA THACKER, CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAULA THACKER, CNM wrote 211 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is PAULA THACKER, CNM located?
PAULA THACKER, CNM is located at 3725 W 4100 SOUTH, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT, 84120. Phone: (801) 965-3600.
What is PAULA THACKER, CNM's NPI number?
PAULA THACKER, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205867553, issued on 07/05/2006.
Does PAULA THACKER, CNM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAULA THACKER, CNM's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 10,893 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 THACKER, CNM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAULA THACKER, CNM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAULA THACKER, CNM accept Medicare?
PAULA THACKER, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 211 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAULA THACKER, CNM's credentials?
PAULA THACKER, CNM's NPI is 1205867553 with credentials CNM. 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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