2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1609568419 DNP, APRN, CNP
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SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota. 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
166
Medicare Part D claims · 120 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP filed 166 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota, prescribing 89% generic.

166
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

166 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2023

NPI 1609568419

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

166 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP, APRN, CNP credentials at 1900 CENTRACARE CIR, SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56303, with a listed phone of (320) 229-5099. NPI 1609568419 was issued on 05/22/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HANDLEY 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 166 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 120 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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.

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

1900 CENTRACARE CIR
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303

Provider Details

NPI 1609568419
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP, APRN, CNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/22/2023

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP 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.

CENTRACARE CLINIC
SAINT CLOUD, MN

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

SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 166 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.

166
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
120
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
170
Total Day Supply
1,735
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
100

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 48, 75-84: 37, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
26
Prednisone
19
Doxycycline Hyclate
17
Azithromycin
14

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP 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

SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP's 166 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP's specialty?
SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota. Credentials: DNP, APRN, CNP.
How much does SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP wrote 166 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 120 beneficiaries.
Where is SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP located?
SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP is located at 1900 CENTRACARE CIR, SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56303. Phone: (320) 229-5099.
What is SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP's NPI number?
SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609568419, issued on 05/22/2023.
Does SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K 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 SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Prednisone, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 166 Part D claims and 120 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP's credentials?
SAMANTHA HANDLEY, DNP, APRN, CNP's NPI is 1609568419 with credentials DNP, APRN, CNP. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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