NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse NPI 1659835379 RN, MSN, CNS-BC
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in West Allis, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,949 in Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 162 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse avg: 830
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC filed 1,483 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in West Allis, Wisconsin, prescribing 97% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- ≥80th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1659835379), first enumerated 01/27/2019.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,483 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1659835379 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1659835379
- ENUM-RECENT 2019
- TAX-MID 12K Psychiatric/Mental Health
- RX-MID 1,483
- BOOK-THIN 120 in Wisconsin
- PHOTO-ENUM Joshua Redman · 2019
Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,483 ≥ 80th percentile 80% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
1,483 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Wisconsin 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1659835379 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | RN, MSN, CNS-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/27/2019 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-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.
Aurora Medical Group, Inc.
West Allis, WI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC - brand share 3.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,483 2024 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 2024.
1,483
Total Claims
$100K
Total Drug Cost
162
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,309
- Total Day Supply
- 67,647
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $63K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $37K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 57.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 105, 65-74: 46, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
120 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
100 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
96 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
86 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
77 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
74 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl
Hydroxyzine Hcl
74 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
72 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 120 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 100 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 96 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 86 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 77 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 74 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 74 |
| Lamotrigine | 72 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 65 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 49 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Overview
How Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
11,949
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
830
Avg Claims per Provider
Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC's 1,483 claims are above the specialty average of 830.
Nationwide Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Ulch, both outside Wisconsin so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2019)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ulch.
One of 120 Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers enrolled in Wisconsin, 5 are shown here.
Esther Afolayan
BSN, RN
Brown Deer, WI
Joseph Appenfeldt
RN
Madison, WI
Kristen Bachman
RN
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Christina Bajorek
PHD, RN
Milwaukee, WI
Allison Barton
APNP
Madison, WI
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC's specialty? ▼
Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse and practices in West Allis, Wisconsin. Credentials: RN, MSN, CNS-BC.
How much does Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC wrote 1,483 Medicare Part D claims totaling $100K in drug costs for 162 beneficiaries.
Where is Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC located? ▼
Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC is located at 6609 W GREENFIELD AVE, West Allis, WI, 53214. Phone: (414) 257-8500.
What is Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC's NPI number? ▼
Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659835379, issued on 01/27/2019.
Does Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $63K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,949 Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider writes 830 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Bupropion Xl, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,483 Part D claims and 162 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC's credentials? ▼
Paula Ulch, RN, MSN, CNS-BC's NPI is 1659835379 with credentials RN, MSN, CNS-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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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