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2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1225548233
Verify on CMS → Shelly Barlow
Registered Nurse in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 177,204 in Registered Nurse, 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 393 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.2/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$400.11
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Shelly Barlow reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.2/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 2,978 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.2/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- $400.11
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1225548233 · Registered Nurse
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-INLINE · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1225548233
- ENUM-RECENT 2017
- TAX-MEGA 177K Registered Nurse
- MIPS-INLINE 81.2/100
- RX-MID 2,978
- BOOK-LIGHT 2,492 in Indiana
- PHOTO-FINISH Katlyn Arrivillaga · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Barlow · this pr…
Barlow · this provider
81.2 MIPS pts
- Debra White · hi…
Debra White
81.2 MIPS pts
- Katlyn Arrivilla…
Katlyn Arrivillaga
81.2 MIPS pts
- Meghan McGuire ·…
Meghan McGuire
81.2 MIPS pts
- Ashika Thanju · …
Ashika Thanju
81.2 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Shelly Barlow's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
81 ≥ 32nd percentile 32% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Shelly Barlow sits
This provider among registered nurse peers
Across the 3,271 registered nurse providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Shelly Barlow writes more Part D claims than 91% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 30% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one registered nurse peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Shelly Barlow. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Shelly Barlow?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
2,978 198% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.2/100 2.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Shelly Barlow's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Registered Nurse national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.2/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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 | 1225548233 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Nurse |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/04/2017 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.234
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
68.9532
Quality
68.4936
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Shelly Barlow 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.
Parkview Health System Inc
Fort Wayne, IN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Shelly Barlow. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$400
Largest payer
Boston Scientific 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 · Generic-heavy
Shelly Barlow - brand share 4.0%
Registered Nurse average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 2,978 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.
2,978
Total Claims
$150K
Total Drug Cost
393
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,700
- Total Day Supply
- 108,245
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $49K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $101K
- Opioid Claims
- 1,182 (39.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.97
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 163, 65-74: 145, 75-84: 74, 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 Shelly Barlow prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
526 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
459 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
312 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
295 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
216 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 164
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
164 claims
- Methocarbamol 138
Methocarbamol
138 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 128
Tramadol Hcl
128 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 526 |
| Gabapentin | 459 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 312 |
| Pregabalin | 295 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 216 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 164 |
| Methocarbamol | 138 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 128 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 104 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 73 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Registered Nurse Overview
How Shelly Barlow fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
177,204
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider
Shelly Barlow's 2,978 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.
Nationwide Registered Nurse peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Barlow, both outside Indiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (81.2 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2017)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Barlow.
One of 2,492 Registered Nurse providers enrolled in Indiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Melinda Abbring
FNP-BC
East Chicago, IN
Dr. Ashley Acajabon
FNP-BC
Batesville, IN
Dr. Sarah Acker
RN
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Kimberly Ackerman
FNP-C
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Aaron Acton
RN
Indianapolis, IN
Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelly Barlow's specialty? ▼
Shelly Barlow specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
How much does Shelly Barlow prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Shelly Barlow wrote 2,978 Medicare Part D claims totaling $150K in drug costs for 393 beneficiaries.
What is Shelly Barlow's Medicare quality score? ▼
Shelly Barlow has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.2/100 (Quality: 69, Cost: 68.5). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Shelly Barlow located? ▼
Shelly Barlow is located at 11143 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR STE 207, Fort Wayne, IN, 46845. Phone: (260) 425-6330.
What is Shelly Barlow's NPI number? ▼
Shelly Barlow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225548233, issued on 10/04/2017.
Does Shelly Barlow prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Shelly Barlow's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $49K in brand drug costs.
Does Shelly Barlow prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Shelly Barlow had 1,182 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.7%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 177,204 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Shelly Barlow prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Shelly Barlow's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Shelly Barlow accept Medicare? ▼
Shelly Barlow appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,978 Part D claims and 393 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Shelly Barlow's credentials? ▼
Shelly Barlow's NPI is 1225548233. 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.
- 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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