2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1972068484 NP
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Vanessa Walker, NP

Nurse Practitioner in Fargo, North Dakota. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 87,227 in Nurse Practitioner, 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
545
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Vanessa Walker, NP filed 545 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Fargo, North Dakota, prescribing 86% generic.

545
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

Vanessa Walker, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

545 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Vanessa Walker, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2019

NPI 1972068484

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

545 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Largest specialties in North Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Personal Care Attendant — 7.3%Personal Care Attendant7.3%Case Manager/Care Coordinator — 6.4%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.4%Physical Therapist — 4.7%Physical Therapist4.7%Speech-Language Pathologist — 4.6%Speech-Language Pathologist4.6%Registered Nurse — 4.2%Registered Nurse4.2%Social Worker — 4.1%Social Worker4.1%Nurse Practitioner — 1.8%Nurse Practitioner1.8%
Largest specialties in North Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Vanessa Walker, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2400 32ND AVE S, Fargo, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 234-2000. NPI 1972068484 was issued on 02/08/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Walker 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 545 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $86K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

2400 32ND AVE S
Fargo, ND 58103

Provider Details

NPI 1972068484
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/08/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Vanessa Walker, NP 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.

Sanford Medical Center Fargo
★★★★☆ 4/5
West Fargo, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011

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

Vanessa Walker, NP — brand share 14.0%
Nurse Practitioner average

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 545 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.

545
Total Claims
$86K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
810
Total Day Supply
21,379
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$68K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Vanessa Walker, NP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
111
Famotidine
56
Omeprazole
50
Sucralfate
35
Dicyclomine Hcl
31
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine (With Sugar)
25
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
22
Linzess
Linaclotide
22
Lactulose
16
Neomycin Sulfate
11

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Vanessa Walker, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

Vanessa Walker, NP's 545 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Walker.

Compare Nurse Practitioner 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 North Dakota medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanessa Walker, NP's specialty?
Vanessa Walker, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Fargo, North Dakota. Credentials: NP.
How much does Vanessa Walker, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Vanessa Walker, NP wrote 545 Medicare Part D claims totaling $86K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
Where is Vanessa Walker, NP located?
Vanessa Walker, NP is located at 2400 32ND AVE S, Fargo, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 234-2000.
What is Vanessa Walker, NP's NPI number?
Vanessa Walker, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972068484, issued on 02/08/2019.
Does Vanessa Walker, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Vanessa Walker, NP's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $68K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vanessa Walker, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vanessa Walker, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vanessa Walker, NP accept Medicare?
Vanessa Walker, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 545 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 Vanessa Walker, NP's credentials?
Vanessa Walker, NP's NPI is 1972068484 with credentials NP. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.