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SUZANNE LOWE, CNM

Midwife in JOHNSTON, Rhode Island. 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
204
Medicare Part D claims · 77 beneficiaries · Midwife avg: 118
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SUZANNE LOWE, CNM is a Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in JOHNSTON, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 204 claims across 77 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SUZANNE LOWE, CNM filed 204 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JOHNSTON, Rhode Island. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SUZANNE LOWE, CNM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2006

NPI 1457307258

Primary specialty

Midwife

Mid-sized

5,918 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

204 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 118

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Midwife compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Midwife share within Rhode Island

1. Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Midwife share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Midwife ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

SUZANNE LOWE, CNM is a Midwife provider practicing in JOHNSTON, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM. NPI: 1457307258. 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.

SUZANNE LOWE, CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Midwife provider holding CNM credentials at 1524 ATWOOD AVE, JOHNSTON, RI, 02919, with a listed phone of (401) 272-8773. NPI 1457307258 was issued on 05/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOWE 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 204 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 77 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count. 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.

Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,918 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 118 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

1524 ATWOOD AVE
JOHNSTON, RI 02919

Provider Details

NPI 1457307258
Specialty Midwife
Credentials CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUZANNE LOWE, 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.

TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
JOHNSTON, RI

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

SUZANNE LOWE, CNM — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 204 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.

204
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
77
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
316
Total Day Supply
7,827
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.85
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.

Drug Claims
Estradiol
55
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
14
Fluconazole
13
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
12
Nystatin
12
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Midwife Overview

How SUZANNE LOWE, CNM fits within the Midwife landscape nationally.

5,918
Midwife Providers in US
54
States with Midwife
118
Avg Claims per Provider

SUZANNE LOWE, CNM's 204 claims are above the specialty average of 118.

Nearby Midwife Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LOWE.

Compare Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUZANNE LOWE, CNM's specialty?
SUZANNE LOWE, CNM specializes in Midwife and practices in JOHNSTON, Rhode Island. Credentials: CNM.
How much does SUZANNE LOWE, CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUZANNE LOWE, CNM wrote 204 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 77 beneficiaries.
Where is SUZANNE LOWE, CNM located?
SUZANNE LOWE, CNM is located at 1524 ATWOOD AVE, JOHNSTON, RI, 02919. Phone: (401) 272-8773.
What is SUZANNE LOWE, CNM's NPI number?
SUZANNE LOWE, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457307258, issued on 05/25/2006.
Does SUZANNE LOWE, CNM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUZANNE LOWE, CNM's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 5,918 Midwife providers across 54 states in the US. The average Midwife provider writes 118 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUZANNE LOWE, CNM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUZANNE LOWE, CNM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Myrbetriq, Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUZANNE LOWE, CNM accept Medicare?
SUZANNE LOWE, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 204 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 SUZANNE LOWE, CNM's credentials?
SUZANNE LOWE, CNM's NPI is 1457307258 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

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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