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2026 NPPES data Advanced Practice Midwife NPI 1942202890 CNM
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Advanced Practice Midwife in Waterbury, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,893 in Advanced Practice 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
61
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$68.67
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Susan Alward, CNM filed 61 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Advanced Practice Midwife in Waterbury, Connecticut, prescribing 80% generic.
- 61
- Part D claims, 2023
- 80%
- generic prescribing
- $68.67
- 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.
Susan Alward, CNM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
61 0th percentile higher than 0% 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 Susan Alward, CNM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Advanced Practice Midwife
Medicare Part D claims
61 38% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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Susan Alward, CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Practice Midwife provider holding CNM credentials at 80 PHOENIX AVE, Waterbury, CT, 06702, with a listed phone of (203) 756-8021. NPI 1942202890 was issued on 08/11/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 61 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count.
Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 99 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 | 1942202890 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Advanced Practice Midwife |
| Credentials | CNM |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/11/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Susan Alward, CNM 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.
Staywell Health Care Inc.
Waterbury, CT
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 Susan Alward, CNM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$69
Largest payer
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Susan Alward, CNM - brand share 20.0%
Advanced Practice Midwife average
20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 61 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.
61
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 83
- Total Day Supply
- 1,533
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $613
- Generic Drug Cost
- $752
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 58.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.91
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Susan Alward, CNM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fluconazole
Fluconazole
25 claims
- Medroxyprogesteron…
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
12 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam…
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 25 |
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 12 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Advanced Practice Midwife Overview
How Susan Alward, CNM fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.
10,893
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider
Susan Alward, CNM's 61 claims are below the specialty average of 99.
Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alward.
Dr. Amanda Abbott
CNM
New Haven, CT
Dr. Jennifer Ahimsa
CNM
Hartford, CT
Dr. Jennifer Aiken
CNM
Danbury, CT
Dr. Melanie Albright
C.N.M.
Trumbull, CT
Dr. Laura Alsen Piscioneri
CNM
Manchester, CT
Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Susan Alward, CNM's specialty? ▼
Susan Alward, CNM specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in Waterbury, Connecticut. Credentials: CNM.
How much does Susan Alward, CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Susan Alward, CNM wrote 61 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is Susan Alward, CNM located? ▼
Susan Alward, CNM is located at 80 PHOENIX AVE, Waterbury, CT, 06702. Phone: (203) 756-8021.
What is Susan Alward, CNM's NPI number? ▼
Susan Alward, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942202890, issued on 08/11/2005.
Does Susan Alward, CNM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Susan Alward, CNM's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $613 in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 Advanced Practice Midwife providers across 55 states in the US. The average Advanced Practice Midwife provider writes 99 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Susan Alward, CNM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Susan Alward, CNM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluconazole, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Susan Alward, CNM accept Medicare? ▼
Susan Alward, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 61 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 Susan Alward, CNM's credentials? ▼
Susan Alward, CNM's NPI is 1942202890 with credentials CNM. 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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