2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1497396923 APRN
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SUSAN PALMER, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner in GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 228 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.5747/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$510.33
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SUSAN PALMER, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.5747/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,343 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.5747/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$510.33
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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SUSAN PALMER, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

95 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 SUSAN PALMER, APRN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/07/2019

NPI 1497396923

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,343 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

94.5747/100 11.474700000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Nebraska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SUSAN PALMER, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.5747/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 94.5747/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.6%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 94.5747/100 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 PALMER, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 2424 S LOCUST ST STE C, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68801, with a listed phone of (308) 675-5301. NPI 1497396923 was issued on 10/07/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PALMER 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 1,343 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 228 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $118K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.3%. 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 94.5747/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.2653), 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

2424 S LOCUST ST STE C
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801

Provider Details

NPI 1497396923
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/07/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.5747
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.2653
Quality
94.3758
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUSAN PALMER, APRN 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.

MINDFUL PATH LLC
GRAND ISLAND, NE

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 PALMER, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$510

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SUSAN PALMER, APRN — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,343 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.

1,343
Total Claims
$118K
Total Drug Cost
228
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,446
Total Day Supply
39,156
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$88K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Opioid Claims
460 (34.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 84, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 38, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SUSAN PALMER, APRN 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
192
Gabapentin
188
Tizanidine Hcl
119
Tramadol Hcl
100
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
66
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
57
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
56
Baclofen
50
Pregabalin
43
Ropinirole Hcl
36

* 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 PALMER, APRN 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 PALMER, APRN's 1,343 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN PALMER, APRN's specialty?
SUSAN PALMER, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska. Credentials: APRN.
How much does SUSAN PALMER, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN PALMER, APRN wrote 1,343 Medicare Part D claims totaling $118K in drug costs for 228 beneficiaries.
What is SUSAN PALMER, APRN's Medicare quality score?
SUSAN PALMER, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.5747/100 (Quality: 87.2653). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SUSAN PALMER, APRN located?
SUSAN PALMER, APRN is located at 2424 S LOCUST ST STE C, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68801. Phone: (308) 675-5301.
What is SUSAN PALMER, APRN's NPI number?
SUSAN PALMER, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497396923, issued on 10/07/2019.
Does SUSAN PALMER, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN PALMER, APRN's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $88K in brand drug costs.
Does SUSAN PALMER, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, SUSAN PALMER, APRN had 460 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.3%.
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 PALMER, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN PALMER, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN PALMER, APRN accept Medicare?
SUSAN PALMER, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,343 Part D claims and 228 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN PALMER, APRN's credentials?
SUSAN PALMER, APRN's NPI is 1497396923 with credentials APRN. 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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