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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1821417718 FNP-C
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Tracy, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family 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 · 374 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Ricardo Echon, FNP-C filed 2,078 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Tracy, California, prescribing 86% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
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Ricardo Echon, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,078 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 Ricardo Echon, FNP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,078 70% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California 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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Ricardo Echon, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 644 W 12TH STREET, Tracy, CA, 95376, with a listed phone of (209) 832-8984. NPI 1821417718 was issued on 04/08/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,078 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 374 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $212K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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 | 1821417718 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/08/2014 |
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Ricardo Echon, FNP-C. To verify Ricardo Echon, FNP-C's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Ricardo Echon, FNP-C - brand share 13.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,078 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.
2,078
Total Claims
$212K
Total Drug Cost
374
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,399
- Total Day Supply
- 128,148
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $175K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $36K
- Opioid Claims
- 16 (0.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 41
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.16
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 175, 75-84: 125, 85+: 42
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ricardo Echon, FNP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
120 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
115 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
87 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
70 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
67 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
64 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
63 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
61 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 120 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 115 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 87 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 70 |
| Metformin Hcl | 67 |
| Losartan Potassium | 64 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 63 |
| Gabapentin | 61 |
| Famotidine | 57 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 51 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Ricardo Echon, FNP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Ricardo Echon, FNP-C's 2,078 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Echon.
Dr. Danielle Aaroe
FAMILY NURSE PRACTIT
Oroville, CA
Joshua Aaron
Mission Hills, CA
Dr. Orly Aaron
NP
San Francisco, CA
Paris Gilbert Russ Aaron
Sacramento, CA
Dr. Alvin Joseph Abad
FNP-C
San Francisco, CA
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ricardo Echon, FNP-C's specialty? ▼
Ricardo Echon, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Tracy, California. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does Ricardo Echon, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ricardo Echon, FNP-C wrote 2,078 Medicare Part D claims totaling $212K in drug costs for 374 beneficiaries.
Where is Ricardo Echon, FNP-C located? ▼
Ricardo Echon, FNP-C is located at 644 W 12TH STREET, Tracy, CA, 95376. Phone: (209) 832-8984.
What is Ricardo Echon, FNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Ricardo Echon, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821417718, issued on 04/08/2014.
Does Ricardo Echon, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ricardo Echon, FNP-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $175K in brand drug costs.
Does Ricardo Echon, FNP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ricardo Echon, FNP-C had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ricardo Echon, FNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ricardo Echon, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ricardo Echon, FNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Ricardo Echon, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,078 Part D claims and 374 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ricardo Echon, FNP-C's credentials? ▼
Ricardo Echon, FNP-C's NPI is 1821417718 with credentials FNP-C. 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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