2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse NPI 1033858592 NP
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SARAH WALTER, NP

Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse in TUCSON, Arizona. 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
524
Medicare Part D claims · 153 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse avg: 752
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$129.26
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARAH WALTER, NP filed 524 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse in TUCSON, Arizona, prescribing 82% generic.

524
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
$129.26
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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SARAH WALTER, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

524 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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 SARAH WALTER, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2022

NPI 1033858592

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

6,529 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

524 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 752

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse share within Arizona

1. Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse) — 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).

SARAH WALTER, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse provider holding NP credentials at 1845 W. ORANGE GROVE RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85704, with a listed phone of (520) 623-2642. NPI 1033858592 was issued on 06/02/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALTER 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 524 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 153 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $91K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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.

Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,529 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 752 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

1845 W. ORANGE GROVE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85704

Provider Details

NPI 1033858592
Specialty Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/02/2022

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 SARAH WALTER, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$129

Largest payer

Baxter Healthcare

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

SARAH WALTER, NP — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 524 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.

524
Total Claims
$91K
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,208
Total Day Supply
35,206
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$70K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.91
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 61, 75-84: 39, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARAH WALTER, NP 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
Lisinopril
40
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
36
Furosemide
31
Hydralazine Hcl
27
Calcium Acetate
23
Carvedilol
21
Midodrine Hcl
19
Amlodipine Besylate
18
Gabapentin
18
Losartan Potassium
16

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

Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Overview

How SARAH WALTER, NP fits within the Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

6,529
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse
752
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH WALTER, NP's 524 claims are below the specialty average of 752.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH WALTER, NP's specialty?
SARAH WALTER, NP specializes in Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: NP.
How much does SARAH WALTER, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH WALTER, NP wrote 524 Medicare Part D claims totaling $91K in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH WALTER, NP located?
SARAH WALTER, NP is located at 1845 W. ORANGE GROVE RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85704. Phone: (520) 623-2642.
What is SARAH WALTER, NP's NPI number?
SARAH WALTER, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033858592, issued on 06/02/2022.
Does SARAH WALTER, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH WALTER, NP's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $70K in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 6,529 Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse provider writes 752 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH WALTER, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH WALTER, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Farxiga, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH WALTER, NP accept Medicare?
SARAH WALTER, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 524 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH WALTER, NP's credentials?
SARAH WALTER, NP's NPI is 1033858592 with credentials NP. 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.

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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