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2026 NPPES data Naturopath NPI 1215272836 ND
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Naturopath in Portland, Oregon.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,661 in Naturopath, 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
613
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Naturopath avg: 120
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Valerie Ferdinand, ND filed 613 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Naturopath in Portland, Oregon.
- 613
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Valerie Ferdinand, ND's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
613 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 Valerie Ferdinand, ND?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Naturopath
Medicare Part D claims
613 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Oregon
How Naturopath compares to other specialties among Oregon providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Valerie Ferdinand, ND appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Naturopath provider holding ND credentials at 9498 SW BARBUR BLVD STE 315, Portland, OR, 97219, with a listed phone of (503) 771-0615. NPI 1215272836 was issued on 12/07/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 613 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $75K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%.
Naturopath is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,661 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 120 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 | 1215272836 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Naturopath |
| Credentials | ND |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/07/2012 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
613
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 855
- Total Day Supply
- 22,957
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
- Opioid Claims
- 49 (8.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 57.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.03
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 11, 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 Valerie Ferdinand, ND prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
25 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
23 claims
- Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir
19 claims
- Dextroamphetamine-…
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
18 claims
- Liothyronine Sodium
Liothyronine Sodium
17 claims
- Corlanor
Corlanor
16 claims
- Dextroamphetamine-…
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
16 claims
- Methadone Hcl
Methadone Hcl
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 25 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 23 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 19 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 18 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 17 |
| Corlanor Ivabradine Hcl | 16 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 16 |
| Methadone Hcl | 16 |
| Mupirocin | 15 |
| Celecoxib | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Naturopath Overview
How Valerie Ferdinand, ND fits within the Naturopath landscape nationally.
6,661
Naturopath Providers in US
53
States with Naturopath
120
Avg Claims per Provider
Valerie Ferdinand, ND's 613 claims are above the specialty average of 120.
Nearby Naturopath Providers in Oregon
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ferdinand.
Dr. April Abernethy
ND
Lake Oswego, OR
Dr. Wendy Abraham
ND
Sherwood, OR
Dr. Thomas Abshier
N.D.
Portland, OR
Dr. Jeanne Achuff
ND
Portland, OR
Kellyn Adams
Portland, OR
Compare Naturopath 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 Oregon medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valerie Ferdinand, ND's specialty? ▼
Valerie Ferdinand, ND specializes in Naturopath and practices in Portland, Oregon. Credentials: ND.
How much does Valerie Ferdinand, ND prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Valerie Ferdinand, ND wrote 613 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is Valerie Ferdinand, ND located? ▼
Valerie Ferdinand, ND is located at 9498 SW BARBUR BLVD STE 315, Portland, OR, 97219. Phone: (503) 771-0615.
What is Valerie Ferdinand, ND's NPI number? ▼
Valerie Ferdinand, ND's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215272836, issued on 12/07/2012.
Does Valerie Ferdinand, ND prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Valerie Ferdinand, ND had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%.
How many Naturopath providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,661 Naturopath providers across 53 states in the US. The average Naturopath provider writes 120 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Valerie Ferdinand, ND prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Valerie Ferdinand, ND's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Oxycodone Hcl, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Valerie Ferdinand, ND accept Medicare? ▼
Valerie Ferdinand, ND appears in CMS Medicare data with 613 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Valerie Ferdinand, ND's credentials? ▼
Valerie Ferdinand, ND's NPI is 1215272836 with credentials ND. 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).
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