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2026 NPPES data Midwife NPI 1962736041 PMHNP
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Midwife in Brewer, Maine.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,918 in Midwife, 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
945
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Midwife avg: 118
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% 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 Cole, PMHNP filed 945 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Midwife in Brewer, Maine, prescribing 92% generic.
- 945
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- 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 Cole, PMHNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
945 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Stephanie Cole, PMHNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Midwife
Medicare Part D claims
945 8× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maine
How Midwife compares to other specialties among Maine providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Stephanie Cole, PMHNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Midwife provider holding PMHNP credentials at 735 WILSON ST, Brewer, ME, 04412, with a listed phone of (207) 989-1567. NPI 1962736041 was issued on 09/23/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 945 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $113K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count.
Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,918 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 118 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 | 1962736041 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Midwife |
| Credentials | PMHNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/23/2009 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Stephanie Cole, PMHNP 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.
Penobscot Community Health Center
Bangor, ME
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 · Generic-heavy
Stephanie Cole, PMHNP - brand share 8.0%
Midwife average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 945 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.
945
Total Claims
$113K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,189
- Total Day Supply
- 33,121
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $81K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $32K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 53.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 42, 65-74: 20, 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.
What Stephanie Cole, PMHNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
81 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
67 claims
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
66 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
49 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
42 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
40 claims
- Diazepam
Diazepam
40 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
39 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 81 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 67 |
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 66 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 49 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 42 |
| Aripiprazole | 40 |
| Diazepam | 40 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 39 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 38 |
| Risperidone | 38 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Midwife Overview
How Stephanie Cole, PMHNP fits within the Midwife landscape nationally.
5,918
Midwife Providers in US
54
States with Midwife
118
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephanie Cole, PMHNP's 945 claims are above the specialty average of 118.
Nearby Midwife Providers in Maine
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cole.
Dr. Shannon Axelson
CNM MSN
Augusta, ME
Dr. Ariel Bernstein
CPM
Portland, ME
Dr. Jill Breen
CPM
Saint Albans, ME
Dr. Stacy Brenner
CNM
Portland, ME
Dr. Melissa Briggs
CPM, LM
South Portland, ME
Compare Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Maine medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Midwife peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephanie Cole, PMHNP's specialty? ▼
Stephanie Cole, PMHNP specializes in Midwife and practices in Brewer, Maine. Credentials: PMHNP.
How much does Stephanie Cole, PMHNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephanie Cole, PMHNP wrote 945 Medicare Part D claims totaling $113K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephanie Cole, PMHNP located? ▼
Stephanie Cole, PMHNP is located at 735 WILSON ST, Brewer, ME, 04412. Phone: (207) 989-1567.
What is Stephanie Cole, PMHNP's NPI number? ▼
Stephanie Cole, PMHNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962736041, issued on 09/23/2009.
Does Stephanie Cole, PMHNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephanie Cole, PMHNP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $81K in brand drug costs.
How many Midwife providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,918 Midwife providers across 54 states in the US. The average Midwife provider writes 118 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephanie Cole, PMHNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephanie Cole, PMHNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Sertraline Hcl, Buprenorphine-Naloxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephanie Cole, PMHNP accept Medicare? ▼
Stephanie Cole, PMHNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 945 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephanie Cole, PMHNP's credentials? ▼
Stephanie Cole, PMHNP's NPI is 1962736041 with credentials PMHNP. 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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