2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1942718093 APRN
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ROSE ALFANO, APRN

Nurse Practitioner in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. 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
506
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$78.54
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROSE ALFANO, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 506 claims across 128 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $78.54 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROSE ALFANO, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 506 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ROSE ALFANO, APRN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/10/2018

NPI 1942718093

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

506 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROSE ALFANO, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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ROSE ALFANO, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1942718093. 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.

ROSE ALFANO, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 1701 S SHACKLEFORD RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72211, with a listed phone of (501) 219-7000. NPI 1942718093 was issued on 01/10/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALFANO 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 506 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $79K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

1701 S SHACKLEFORD RD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

Provider Details

NPI 1942718093
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/10/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 ROSE ALFANO, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$79

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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 · Typical

ROSE ALFANO, APRN — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 506 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.

506
Total Claims
$79K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
681
Total Day Supply
19,733
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$69K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.98
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 42, 75-84: 59, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
71
Eliquis
Apixaban
54
Atorvastatin Calcium
45
Amiodarone Hcl
39
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
28
Metoprolol Succinate
24
Lisinopril
22
Dofetilide
20
Metoprolol Tartrate
16
Ezetimibe
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ROSE ALFANO, APRN fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

ROSE ALFANO, APRN's 506 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROSE ALFANO, APRN's specialty?
ROSE ALFANO, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: APRN.
How much does ROSE ALFANO, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROSE ALFANO, APRN wrote 506 Medicare Part D claims totaling $79K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
What is ROSE ALFANO, APRN's Medicare quality score?
ROSE ALFANO, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ROSE ALFANO, APRN located?
ROSE ALFANO, APRN is located at 1701 S SHACKLEFORD RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72211. Phone: (501) 219-7000.
What is ROSE ALFANO, APRN's NPI number?
ROSE ALFANO, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942718093, issued on 01/10/2018.
Does ROSE ALFANO, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROSE ALFANO, APRN's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $69K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROSE ALFANO, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROSE ALFANO, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROSE ALFANO, APRN accept Medicare?
ROSE ALFANO, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 506 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROSE ALFANO, APRN's credentials?
ROSE ALFANO, APRN's NPI is 1942718093 with credentials APRN. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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