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SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in TEANECK, 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
59
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
93.7128/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$57.91
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.7128/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 59 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.7128/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
59
Part D claims, 2023
$57.91
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.

SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

94 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2020

NPI 1265055230

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

59 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

93.7128/100 10.612800000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.7128/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 93.7128/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.7%
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 93.7128/100 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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SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in TEANECK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1265055230. 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.

SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 718 TEANECK RD, TEANECK, NJ, 07666, with a listed phone of (201) 833-3000. NPI 1265055230 was issued on 05/25/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIXON 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 59 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K 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 93.7128/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.7931), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

718 TEANECK RD
TEANECK, NJ 07666

Provider Details

NPI 1265055230
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/25/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.7128
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.7931
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP 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.

EOH ACQUISITION GROUP, LLC
EAST ORANGE, NJ
HOLY NAME PULMONARY ASSOCIATES PC
TEANECK, NJ
INTEGRIS AMBULATORY CARE CORPORATION
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
LAKELAND MEDICAL PRACTICES
NILES, MI
RWJBH OBSERVATION ASSOCIATES LLC
BELLEVILLE, NJ
SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS
KENTWOOD, MI

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 SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$58

Largest payer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

59
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
59
Total Day Supply
1,407
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP's 59 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP's specialty?
SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in TEANECK, New Jersey. Credentials: NP.
How much does SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP wrote 59 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
What is SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP's Medicare quality score?
SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.7128/100 (Quality: 77.7931). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP located?
SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP is located at 718 TEANECK RD, TEANECK, NJ, 07666. Phone: (201) 833-3000.
What is SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP's NPI number?
SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265055230, issued on 05/25/2020.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP accept Medicare?
SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 59 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP's credentials?
SHU-SHANNA DIXON, NP's NPI is 1265055230 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.
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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