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SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California. 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
263
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.7326/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$152.17
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 263 claims across 29 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.7326/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $152.17 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.7326 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 263 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2018

NPI 1417442419

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

263 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

93.7326/100 10.63260000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nurse Practitioner share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.7326/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 93.7326/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.7%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 93.7326/100 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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SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP. NPI: 1417442419. 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.

SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 1067 4TH ST, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, 96150, with a listed phone of (530) 600-1968. NPI 1417442419 was issued on 06/22/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARMSTRONG 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 263 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $44K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.7326/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.2678), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

1067 4TH ST
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150

Provider Details

NPI 1417442419
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/22/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.7326
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.2678
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP 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.

BARTON MEDICAL FOUNDATION
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA

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 SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$152

Largest payer

ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP. To verify SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 263 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.

263
Total Claims
$44K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
411
Total Day Supply
12,310
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 11, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
37
Duloxetine Hcl
23
Trazodone Hcl
20
Buspirone Hcl
16
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er
Desvenlafaxine Succinate
15
Amitriptyline Hcl
12

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP's 263 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP's specialty?
SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California. Credentials: FNP.
How much does SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP wrote 263 Medicare Part D claims totaling $44K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
What is SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP's Medicare quality score?
SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.7326/100 (Quality: 82.2678). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP located?
SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP is located at 1067 4TH ST, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, 96150. Phone: (530) 600-1968.
What is SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP's NPI number?
SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417442419, issued on 06/22/2018.
Does SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Duloxetine Hcl, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP accept Medicare?
SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 263 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP's credentials?
SIERRA ARMSTRONG, FNP's NPI is 1417442419 with credentials FNP. 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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