2026 NPPES data Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1285814384 RN, APN, C.
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SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C.

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in HACKENSACK, New Jersey. 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
457
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
75.8046/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.8046/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 457 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75.8046/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
457
Part D claims, 2023

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.

SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

76 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/06/2007

NPI 1285814384

Primary specialty

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

457 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

75.8046/100 7.295400000000001% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within New Jersey

1. Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.8046/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 75.8046/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.8%
MIPS final score (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 75.8046/100 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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SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. is a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in HACKENSACK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: RN, APN, C.. NPI: 1285814384. 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.

SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding RN, APN, C. credentials at 30 PROSPECT AVE, HACKENSACK, NJ, 07601, with a listed phone of (201) 996-2446. NPI 1285814384 was issued on 11/06/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GAUKER 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 457 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend. 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 75.8046/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.6551, Cost 50.6935), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 953 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,309 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

30 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Provider Details

NPI 1285814384
Specialty Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials RN, APN, C.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/06/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75.8046
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.6551
Quality
50.6935
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. 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.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - SPECIALTY CARE PC
MAYWOOD, NJ

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 2023.

457
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
523
Total Day Supply
15,502
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
70
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
45
Risperidone
34
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
34
Escitalopram Oxalate
33
Fluoxetine Hcl
32
Trazodone Hcl
32
Benztropine Mesylate
21
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
20
Olanzapine
15

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

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. fits within the Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

953
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
51
States with Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C.'s 457 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GAUKER.

Compare Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C.'s specialty?
SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. specializes in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in HACKENSACK, New Jersey. Credentials: RN, APN, C..
How much does SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. wrote 457 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
What is SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C.'s Medicare quality score?
SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.8046/100 (Quality: 68.6551, Cost: 50.6935). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. located?
SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. is located at 30 PROSPECT AVE, HACKENSACK, NJ, 07601. Phone: (201) 996-2446.
What is SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C.'s NPI number?
SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285814384, issued on 11/06/2007.
How many Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 953 Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 51 states in the US. The average Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Divalproex Sodium Er, Risperidone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. accept Medicare?
SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C. appears in CMS Medicare data with 457 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C.'s credentials?
SANDRA GAUKER, RN, APN, C.'s NPI is 1285814384 with credentials RN, APN, 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

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.

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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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