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2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1477521045 CNS
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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Columbus, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,715 in Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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
961
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% 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
Susan Kell, CNS filed 961 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Columbus, Indiana, prescribing 89% generic.
- 961
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Susan Kell, CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
961 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 Susan Kell, CNS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
961 1% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Susan Kell, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 720 N MARR RD, Columbus, IN, 47201, with a listed phone of (812) 314-3400. NPI 1477521045 was issued on 03/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 961 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $199K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,715 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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 | 1477521045 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | CNS |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/09/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Susan Kell, CNS - brand share 11.0%
Clinical Nurse Specialist average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 961 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.
961
Total Claims
$199K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,326
- Total Day Supply
- 39,335
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $157K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $43K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 60.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.46
- Gender Split
- 72% female / 28% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 65, 65-74: 32, 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 Susan Kell, CNS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
61 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
53 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
52 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
51 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
48 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
32 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
29 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 61 |
| Clonazepam | 53 |
| Alprazolam | 52 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 51 |
| Risperidone | 48 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 32 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 29 |
| Lamotrigine | 26 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 24 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Susan Kell, CNS fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
1,715
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider
Susan Kell, CNS's 961 claims are above the specialty average of 953.
Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kell.
Dr. Constance Adams
MS RN CCNS CCRN
East Chicago, IN
Dr. Mary Allen
MSN, APRN
Bloomington, IN
Dr. Ann Allison
RN
Avon, IN
Dr. Briana Alvey
RNC,CNS
Newburgh, IN
Dr. Shaleen Ayers
CNS
Evansville, IN
Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Susan Kell, CNS's specialty? ▼
Susan Kell, CNS specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Columbus, Indiana. Credentials: CNS.
How much does Susan Kell, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Susan Kell, CNS wrote 961 Medicare Part D claims totaling $199K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
Where is Susan Kell, CNS located? ▼
Susan Kell, CNS is located at 720 N MARR RD, Columbus, IN, 47201. Phone: (812) 314-3400.
What is Susan Kell, CNS's NPI number? ▼
Susan Kell, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477521045, issued on 03/09/2006.
Does Susan Kell, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Susan Kell, CNS's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $157K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,715 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Susan Kell, CNS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Susan Kell, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Clonazepam, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Susan Kell, CNS accept Medicare? ▼
Susan Kell, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 961 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Susan Kell, CNS's credentials? ▼
Susan Kell, CNS's NPI is 1477521045 with credentials CNS. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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