2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1164015624 FNP
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STEVEN WHEELER, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in MISSOULA, Montana. 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
97
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
85.4319/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$462.06
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STEVEN WHEELER, FNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.4319/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 97 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.4319/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
97
Part D claims, 2023
$462.06
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.

STEVEN WHEELER, FNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

85 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 STEVEN WHEELER, FNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/16/2021

NPI 1164015624

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

97 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

85.4319/100 2.3319000000000045% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Montana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEVEN WHEELER, FNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.4319/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 85.4319/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.4%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 85.4319/100 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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STEVEN WHEELER, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 900 N ORANGE ST STE 106, MISSOULA, MT, 59802, with a listed phone of (406) 327-3100. NPI 1164015624 was issued on 02/16/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHEELER 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 97 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K 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 85.4319/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.9823, Cost 65.4573), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

900 N ORANGE ST STE 106
MISSOULA, MT 59802

Provider Details

NPI 1164015624
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/16/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.4319
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.9823
Quality
65.4573
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN WHEELER, 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.

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES MT
MISSOULA, MT

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 STEVEN WHEELER, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$462

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, 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.

97
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
134
Total Day Supply
3,944
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEVEN WHEELER, FNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
19
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
13
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate
11
Modafinil
11
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
11
Ropinirole Hcl
11

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How STEVEN WHEELER, FNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN WHEELER, FNP's 97 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN WHEELER, FNP's specialty?
STEVEN WHEELER, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in MISSOULA, Montana. Credentials: FNP.
How much does STEVEN WHEELER, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN WHEELER, FNP wrote 97 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
What is STEVEN WHEELER, FNP's Medicare quality score?
STEVEN WHEELER, FNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.4319/100 (Quality: 85.9823, Cost: 65.4573). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEVEN WHEELER, FNP located?
STEVEN WHEELER, FNP is located at 900 N ORANGE ST STE 106, MISSOULA, MT, 59802. Phone: (406) 327-3100.
What is STEVEN WHEELER, FNP's NPI number?
STEVEN WHEELER, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164015624, issued on 02/16/2021.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN WHEELER, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN WHEELER, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Bupropion Xl, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN WHEELER, FNP accept Medicare?
STEVEN WHEELER, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 97 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN WHEELER, FNP's credentials?
STEVEN WHEELER, FNP's NPI is 1164015624 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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