2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1114438124
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SUSAN BLIZZARD

Family Nurse Practitioner in HOMER, Alaska. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 205 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
65.4504/100
▼ 18 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SUSAN BLIZZARD is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in HOMER, Alaska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 205 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 65.4504/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SUSAN BLIZZARD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 65.4504 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,597 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SUSAN BLIZZARD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/17/2017

NPI 1114438124

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,597 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

65.4504/100 17.649599999999992% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Alaska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SUSAN BLIZZARD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
65.4504/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 65.4504/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%65.5%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 65.4504/100 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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SUSAN BLIZZARD is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in HOMER, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1114438124. 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.

SUSAN BLIZZARD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider at 323 W DANVIEW AVE STE 201, HOMER, AK, 99603, with a listed phone of (907) 235-7000. NPI 1114438124 was issued on 10/17/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLIZZARD 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 1,597 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 205 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $162K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.5%. 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 65.4504/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.8346, Cost 10), 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

323 W DANVIEW AVE STE 201
HOMER, AK 99603

Provider Details

NPI 1114438124
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/17/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

65.4504
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.8346
Quality
10
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUSAN BLIZZARD 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.

ANCHORAGE SLEEP CENTER LLC
ANCHORAGE, AK

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

SUSAN BLIZZARD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,597 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.

1,597
Total Claims
$162K
Total Drug Cost
205
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,347
Total Day Supply
94,062
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$129K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
135 (8.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
85

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 110, 75-84: 55, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
68
Tramadol Hcl
54
Atorvastatin Calcium
51
Tamsulosin Hcl
40
Metoprolol Succinate
37
Levothyroxine Sodium
36
Zolpidem Tartrate
35
Amlodipine Besylate
32
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
31
Azithromycin
30

* 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 SUSAN BLIZZARD 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

SUSAN BLIZZARD's 1,597 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alaska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN BLIZZARD's specialty?
SUSAN BLIZZARD specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in HOMER, Alaska.
How much does SUSAN BLIZZARD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN BLIZZARD wrote 1,597 Medicare Part D claims totaling $162K in drug costs for 205 beneficiaries.
What is SUSAN BLIZZARD's Medicare quality score?
SUSAN BLIZZARD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 65.4504/100 (Quality: 74.8346, Cost: 10). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SUSAN BLIZZARD located?
SUSAN BLIZZARD is located at 323 W DANVIEW AVE STE 201, HOMER, AK, 99603. Phone: (907) 235-7000.
What is SUSAN BLIZZARD's NPI number?
SUSAN BLIZZARD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114438124, issued on 10/17/2017.
Does SUSAN BLIZZARD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN BLIZZARD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $129K in brand drug costs.
Does SUSAN BLIZZARD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SUSAN BLIZZARD had 135 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.5%.
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 SUSAN BLIZZARD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN BLIZZARD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Tramadol Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN BLIZZARD accept Medicare?
SUSAN BLIZZARD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,597 Part D claims and 205 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN BLIZZARD's credentials?
SUSAN BLIZZARD's NPI is 1114438124. 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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