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2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1558738781 APRN, FNP-BC
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Burlington, Vermont.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 39,953 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
174
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC filed 174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Burlington, Vermont, prescribing 76% generic.
- 174
- Part D claims, 2023
- 76%
- generic prescribing
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.
Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
174 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
174 81% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Vermont
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Vermont providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN, FNP-BC credentials at 111 COLCHESTER AVE., Burlington, VT, 05401, with a listed phone of (802) 847-4696. NPI 1558738781 was issued on 08/24/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1558738781 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN, FNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/24/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC 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.
Richmond Family Medicine PLLC
Richmond, VT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC - brand share 24.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner average
24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 174 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.
174
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 320
- Total Day Supply
- 8,966
- Brand vs Generic
- 24% brand / 76% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $20K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.80
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Diazepam
Diazepam
17 claims
- Vyvanse
Vyvanse
17 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
14 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
14 claims
- Lamictal
Lamictal
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Diazepam | 17 |
| Vyvanse Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 17 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 14 |
| Lamotrigine | 14 |
| Lamictal Lamotrigine | 12 |
* 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 Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC's 174 claims are below the specialty average of 927.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Vermont
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Vermont, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bless.
Dr. Folake Azeez
PMHNP
Rutland, VT
Dr. Katherine Baker
APRN
Brattleboro, VT
Dr. Roanna Bamford
PMHNP-BC
St Johnsbury, VT
Dr. Isaac Bass
PMHNP
Middlebury, VT
Kennie Bassey
Dummerston, VT
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Burlington, Vermont. Credentials: APRN, FNP-BC.
How much does Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC wrote 174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC located? ▼
Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC is located at 111 COLCHESTER AVE., Burlington, VT, 05401. Phone: (802) 847-4696.
What is Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558738781, issued on 08/24/2015.
Does Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 39,953 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 Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diazepam, Vyvanse, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 174 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Stephanie Bless, APRN, FNP-BC's NPI is 1558738781 with credentials APRN, FNP-BC. 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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