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2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1356675409 FNP-BC
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,179 in Primary Care 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 192 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC filed 3,124 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Fort Wayne, Indiana, prescribing 88% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
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.
Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,124 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
3,124 129% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 3512 STELLHORN RD, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815, with a listed phone of (260) 483-9081. NPI 1356675409 was issued on 09/22/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,124 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 192 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $120K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.8%.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1356675409 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Primary Care Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/22/2009 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Rachel Ziegler, FNP-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.
Eventus Ecs, Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Extended Care Specialists, Inc
Merrillville, IN
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 · Typical
Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC - brand share 12.0%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,124 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.
3,124
Total Claims
$120K
Total Drug Cost
192
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,181
- Total Day Supply
- 47,940
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $66K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $53K
- Opioid Claims
- 587 (18.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 189
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 81.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.10
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 37, 75-84: 56, 85+: 88
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
270 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
197 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
172 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
150 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 104
Hydrochlorothiazide
104 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 93
Sertraline Hcl
93 claims
- Fentanyl 89
Fentanyl
89 claims
- Eliquis 87
Eliquis
87 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 270 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 197 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 172 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 150 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 104 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 93 |
| Fentanyl | 89 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 87 |
| Nitrofurantoin Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal | 70 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 68 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
10,179
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider
Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC's 3,124 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.
Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ziegler.
Dr. Heather Abbott
NP
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Crystal Alaniz
FNP-BC
Monticello, IN
Dr. Karen Amick
FNP
Scottsburg, IN
Dr. Denise Ash
NP
Indianapolis, IN
Bernadette Ashley
Indianapolis, IN
Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC wrote 3,124 Medicare Part D claims totaling $120K in drug costs for 192 beneficiaries.
Where is Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC located? ▼
Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC is located at 3512 STELLHORN RD, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815. Phone: (260) 483-9081.
What is Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356675409, issued on 09/22/2009.
Does Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $66K in brand drug costs.
Does Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC had 587 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.8%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,179 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,124 Part D claims and 192 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Rachel Ziegler, FNP-BC's NPI is 1356675409 with credentials FNP-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 (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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