2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1821660762 CNS
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TRINA CARTER, CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia. 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
66
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
38%
generic claims · 62% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$142.38
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TRINA CARTER, CNS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 66 claims across 28 beneficiaries — 62% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $142.38 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TRINA CARTER, CNS filed 66 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

TRINA CARTER, CNS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2021

NPI 1821660762

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

66 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Virginia

1. Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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).

TRINA CARTER, CNS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNS. NPI: 1821660762. 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.

TRINA CARTER, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 8260 ATLEE RD, MECHANICSVILLE, VA, 23116, with a listed phone of (804) 764-6000. NPI 1821660762 was issued on 07/12/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARTER 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 66 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 62% brand-name and 38% 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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 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

8260 ATLEE RD
MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23116

Provider Details

NPI 1821660762
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/12/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TRINA CARTER, CNS 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.

BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP RICHMOND SPECIALTY CARE LLC
MIDLOTHIAN, VA

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 TRINA CARTER, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$142

Largest payer

Dexcom, 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 · Brand-heavy

TRINA CARTER, CNS — brand share 62.0%
Specialty average (est.)

62% brand-name claims vs 38% generic, on 66 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.

66
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
104
Total Day Supply
3,051
Brand vs Generic
62% brand / 38% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.59
Gender Split
46% female / 54% 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
Lantus Solostar
"Insulin Glargine
N/A
Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle
"Pen Needle
N/A

* 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 TRINA CARTER, CNS fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

TRINA CARTER, CNS's 66 claims are below the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TRINA CARTER, CNS's specialty?
TRINA CARTER, CNS specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia. Credentials: CNS.
How much does TRINA CARTER, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TRINA CARTER, CNS wrote 66 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is TRINA CARTER, CNS located?
TRINA CARTER, CNS is located at 8260 ATLEE RD, MECHANICSVILLE, VA, 23116. Phone: (804) 764-6000.
What is TRINA CARTER, CNS's NPI number?
TRINA CARTER, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821660762, issued on 07/12/2021.
Does TRINA CARTER, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TRINA CARTER, CNS's prescribing is 62% brand-name and 38% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 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 TRINA CARTER, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TRINA CARTER, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lantus Solostar, Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TRINA CARTER, CNS accept Medicare?
TRINA CARTER, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 66 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TRINA CARTER, CNS's credentials?
TRINA CARTER, CNS's NPI is 1821660762 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

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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