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2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1487735130 ARNP
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Wichita, Kansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,776 in Psychiatric/Mental Health 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
197
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% 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
Sara Friesen, ARNP filed 197 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Wichita, Kansas, prescribing 92% generic.
- 197
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- ≥35th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1487735130 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1487735130
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 41K Psychiatric/Mental Health
- RX-LIGHT 197
- BOOK-THIN 386 in Kansas
- PHOTO-ENUM Pamela Marini · 2006
Sara Friesen, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
197 ≥ 35th percentile 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Sara Friesen, ARNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
197 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kansas
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
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.
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487735130 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ARNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/18/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Sara Friesen, ARNP - brand share 8.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 197 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.
197
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 234
- Total Day Supply
- 6,923
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.84
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sara Friesen, ARNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
21 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
20 claims
- Desvenlafaxine Suc…
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er
18 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
18 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 21 |
| Mirtazapine | 20 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er Desvenlafaxine Succinate | 18 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 18 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Sara Friesen, ARNP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
40,776
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider
Sara Friesen, ARNP's 197 claims are below the specialty average of 927.
Nationwide Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Friesen, both outside Kansas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Friesen.
One of 386 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Kansas, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Amy Adams
APRN
Wichita, KS
Erimias Adugna
Olathe, KS
Dr. Marijen Aga
NP
Shawnee, KS
Dr. Ana Ahrens
ARNP
Wichita, KS
Dr. Donald Ahrens
ARNP
Wichita, KS
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sara Friesen, ARNP's specialty? ▼
Sara Friesen, ARNP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Wichita, Kansas. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does Sara Friesen, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sara Friesen, ARNP wrote 197 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is Sara Friesen, ARNP located? ▼
Sara Friesen, ARNP is located at 1929 W 21ST ST N, Wichita, KS, 67203. Phone: (316) 660-7750.
What is Sara Friesen, ARNP's NPI number? ▼
Sara Friesen, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487735130, issued on 10/18/2006.
Does Sara Friesen, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sara Friesen, ARNP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,776 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sara Friesen, ARNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sara Friesen, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Mirtazapine, Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sara Friesen, ARNP accept Medicare? ▼
Sara Friesen, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 197 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sara Friesen, ARNP's credentials? ▼
Sara Friesen, ARNP's NPI is 1487735130 with credentials ARNP. 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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