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VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in FOLEY, Alabama. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 440 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.4763/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.8K
106 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.4763/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 6,120 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.4763/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$1.8K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 ZIEMAN, CNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

87 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/16/2017

NPI 1699211573

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,120 349% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

MIPS final score

87.4763/100 4.3763000000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

1. Primary Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.4763/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 87.4763/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.5%
MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 87.4763/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 ZIEMAN, CNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in FOLEY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNP. NPI: 1699211573. 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.

VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNP credentials at 1440 N MCKENZIE ST STE 400, FOLEY, AL, 36535, with a listed phone of (251) 424-1130. NPI 1699211573 was issued on 01/16/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZIEMAN 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 6,120 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 440 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $863K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.4763/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.9526), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

1440 N MCKENZIE ST STE 400
FOLEY, AL 36535

Provider Details

NPI 1699211573
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/16/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

87.4763
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.9526
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP 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.

FOLEY CLINIC CORP.
GULF SHORES, AL

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 VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 6,120 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.

6,120
Total Claims
$863K
Total Drug Cost
440
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,232
Total Day Supply
415,979
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$741K
Generic Drug Cost
$120K
Antibiotic Claims
163

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 65, 65-74: 237, 75-84: 108, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
356
Atorvastatin Calcium
316
Amlodipine Besylate
245
Losartan Potassium
209
Omeprazole
209
Lisinopril
184
Metformin Hcl
172
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
151
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
128
Trazodone Hcl
127

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP's 6,120 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP's specialty?
VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in FOLEY, Alabama. Credentials: CNP.
How much does VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP wrote 6,120 Medicare Part D claims totaling $863K in drug costs for 440 beneficiaries.
What is VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP's Medicare quality score?
VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.4763/100 (Quality: 74.9526). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP located?
VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP is located at 1440 N MCKENZIE ST STE 400, FOLEY, AL, 36535. Phone: (251) 424-1130.
What is VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP's NPI number?
VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699211573, issued on 01/16/2017.
Does VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $741K in brand drug costs.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP accept Medicare?
VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,120 Part D claims and 440 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP's credentials?
VALERIE ZIEMAN, CNP's NPI is 1699211573 with credentials CNP. 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.
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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