NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1407519366 AGNP-AC
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Missoula, Montana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,056 in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data shows
Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC filed 1,954 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Missoula, Montana.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥83rd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC
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 1407519366), first enumerated 10/18/2021.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,954 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
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1407519366 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1407519366
- ENUM-RECENT 2021
- TAX-MID 10K Gerontology Nurse
- RX-MID 1,954
- BOOK-THIN 19 in Montana
- PHOTO-ENUM Rebekah Hendry, NP · 2021
Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,954 ≥ 83rd percentile 83% 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 Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,954 45% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Montana
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Montana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1407519366 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | AGNP-AC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/18/2021 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC 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.
Sentinel Healthcare LLC
Missoula, MT
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 2024.
1,954
Total Claims
$123K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,128.4
- Total Day Supply
- 54,378
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
- Opioid Claims
- 152 (7.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 85
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 81.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.88
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
131 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
64 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
59 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
57 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 50
Levothyroxine Sodium
50 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 48
Trazodone Hcl
48 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 43
Tramadol Hcl
43 claims
- Gabapentin 42
Gabapentin
42 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 131 |
| Furosemide | 64 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 59 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 57 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 50 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 48 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 42 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 41 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 40 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
10,056
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,350
Avg Claims per Provider
Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC's 1,954 claims are above the specialty average of 1,350.
Nationwide Gerontology Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Bucher, both outside Montana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2021)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Montana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bucher.
One of 19 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Montana, 5 are shown here.
Dana Cramer
Missoula, MT
Marji Cunningham
APRN
Billings, MT
Marnie Dichiaro
APRN
Missoula, MT
Teresa Dutro
Bozeman, MT
Lauren Hastings
Bozeman, MT
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC's specialty? ▼
Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Missoula, Montana. Credentials: AGNP-AC.
How much does Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC wrote 1,954 Medicare Part D claims totaling $123K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC located? ▼
Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC is located at 700 SW HIGGINS AVE STE 102, Missoula, MT, 59803. Phone: (406) 540-4302.
What is Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC's NPI number? ▼
Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407519366, issued on 10/18/2021.
Does Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC had 152 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,056 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,350 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Furosemide, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC accept Medicare? ▼
Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,954 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC's credentials? ▼
Penny Bucher, AGNP-AC's NPI is 1407519366 with credentials AGNP-AC. 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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