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2026 NPPES data Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse NPI 1821422742 APRN
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Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 912 in Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse, 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
182
Medicare Part D claims · 77 beneficiaries · Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse avg: 202
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.3/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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 Saunders, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 182 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.3/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 182
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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 Saunders, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
81 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Susan Saunders, APRN sits
This provider among ambulatory women's health care registered nurse peers
Across the 23 ambulatory women's health care registered nurse providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Susan Saunders, APRN writes more Part D claims than 74% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 26% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one ambulatory women's health care registered nurse peer from a representative sample of 22; the gold marker is Susan Saunders, APRN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Susan Saunders, APRN?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
182 10% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.3/100 1.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Susan Saunders, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse) - 81.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Susan Saunders, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse provider holding APRN credentials at 3600 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, Columbus, OH, 43214, with a listed phone of (614) 583-5552. NPI 1821422742 was issued on 08/27/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 182 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 77 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.6, Cost 65.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 912 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 202 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 | 1821422742 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/27/2013 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.3083
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.5834
Quality
65.7777
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Susan Saunders, APRN. To verify Susan Saunders, APRN's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Susan Saunders, APRN - brand share 14.0%
Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 182 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.
182
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
77
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 358
- Total Day Supply
- 9,174
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 18
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.03
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 37, 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 Saunders, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Estradiol
Estradiol
35 claims
- Fluconazole
Fluconazole
17 claims
- Valacyclovir 12
Valacyclovir
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 35 |
| Fluconazole | 17 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse Overview
How Susan Saunders, APRN fits within the Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
912
Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse Providers in US
52
States with Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse
202
Avg Claims per Provider
Susan Saunders, APRN's 182 claims are below the specialty average of 202.
Nearby Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Saunders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Susan Saunders, APRN's specialty? ▼
Susan Saunders, APRN specializes in Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse and practices in Columbus, Ohio. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Susan Saunders, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Susan Saunders, APRN wrote 182 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 77 beneficiaries.
What is Susan Saunders, APRN's Medicare quality score? ▼
Susan Saunders, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.3/100 (Quality: 73.6, Cost: 65.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Susan Saunders, APRN located? ▼
Susan Saunders, APRN is located at 3600 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, Columbus, OH, 43214. Phone: (614) 583-5552.
What is Susan Saunders, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Susan Saunders, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821422742, issued on 08/27/2013.
Does Susan Saunders, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Susan Saunders, APRN's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 912 Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse providers across 52 states in the US. The average Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse provider writes 202 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Susan Saunders, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Susan Saunders, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Fluconazole, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Susan Saunders, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Susan Saunders, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 182 Part D claims and 77 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Susan Saunders, APRN's credentials? ▼
Susan Saunders, APRN's NPI is 1821422742 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
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.
- 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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