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2026 NPPES data General Practice Registered Nurse NPI 1710343124
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General Practice Registered Nurse in Tucson, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,532 in General Practice 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · General Practice Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Valerie Swingle reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,224 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- 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.
Valerie Swingle's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Valerie Swingle sits
This provider among general practice registered nurse peers
Across the 134 general practice registered nurse providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Valerie Swingle writes more Part D claims than 81% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 87% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 general practice registered nurse peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Valerie Swingle. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Valerie Swingle?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
General Practice Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
2,224 87% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How General Practice Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Valerie Swingle's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Registered Nurse national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (General Practice Registered Nurse) - 97.6/100 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.
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Valerie Swingle appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Registered Nurse provider at 535 E. WILMOT ROAD, Tucson, AZ, 85711, with a listed phone of (520) 694-1738. NPI 1710343124 was issued on 01/14/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,224 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $307K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
General Practice Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,532 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,187 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1710343124 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Registered Nurse |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/14/2016 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.6403
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.7722
Quality
98.6754
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Valerie Swingle 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.
B-Umg Integrated Health Clinic LLC
Tucson, AZ
Banner-University Medical Group
Tucson, AZ
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 · Generic-heavy
Valerie Swingle - brand share 5.0%
General Practice Registered Nurse average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 2,224 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.
2,224
Total Claims
$307K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,016
- Total Day Supply
- 88,394
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $237K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $70K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 56.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.81
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 90, 65-74: 36, 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 Swingle prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
161 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
159 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
149 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
123 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
113 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl
Hydroxyzine Hcl
82 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
80 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
74 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 161 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 159 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 149 |
| Clonazepam | 123 |
| Aripiprazole | 113 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 82 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 80 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 74 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 72 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 72 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Registered Nurse Overview
How Valerie Swingle fits within the General Practice Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
5,532
General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in US
55
States with General Practice Registered Nurse
1,187
Avg Claims per Provider
Valerie Swingle's 2,224 claims are above the specialty average of 1,187.
Nearby General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Swingle.
Dr. Akuteh Achang
RN
Queen Creek, AZ
Dr. Esteban Acosta
RN
Tuba City, AZ
Dr. Vanessa Aulet
FNP
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Sharon Barefoot
FNP-BC
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Melodie Barillaro
RN
Phoenix, AZ
Compare General Practice Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valerie Swingle's specialty? ▼
Valerie Swingle specializes in General Practice Registered Nurse and practices in Tucson, Arizona.
How much does Valerie Swingle prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Valerie Swingle wrote 2,224 Medicare Part D claims totaling $307K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
What is Valerie Swingle's Medicare quality score? ▼
Valerie Swingle has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 84.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Valerie Swingle located? ▼
Valerie Swingle is located at 535 E. WILMOT ROAD, Tucson, AZ, 85711. Phone: (520) 694-1738.
What is Valerie Swingle's NPI number? ▼
Valerie Swingle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710343124, issued on 01/14/2016.
Does Valerie Swingle prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Valerie Swingle's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $237K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,532 General Practice Registered Nurse providers across 55 states in the US. The average General Practice Registered Nurse provider writes 1,187 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Valerie Swingle prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Valerie Swingle's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Trazodone Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Valerie Swingle accept Medicare? ▼
Valerie Swingle appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,224 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Valerie Swingle's credentials? ▼
Valerie Swingle's NPI is 1710343124. 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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