2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1730421009 PHD, PMHNP-BC
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VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. 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
170
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC filed 170 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, prescribing 83% generic.

170
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing

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VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

170 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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 VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2013

NPI 1730421009

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

170 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health 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).

VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding PHD, PMHNP-BC credentials at 150 PROVIDENCE RD STE 201, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514, with a listed phone of (919) 998-9177. NPI 1730421009 was issued on 03/25/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SOCOLAR 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 170 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

150 PROVIDENCE RD STE 201
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514

Provider Details

NPI 1730421009
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials PHD, PMHNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/25/2013

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 170 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.

170
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
339
Total Day Supply
10,107
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$19K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC 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
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
28
Gabapentin
14
Lamotrigine
14
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
12
Trintellix
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide
12
Mirtazapine
11
Sertraline Hcl
11
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
11

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC's 170 claims are below the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC's specialty?
VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Credentials: PHD, PMHNP-BC.
How much does VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC wrote 170 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC located?
VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC is located at 150 PROVIDENCE RD STE 201, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514. Phone: (919) 998-9177.
What is VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC's NPI number?
VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730421009, issued on 03/25/2013.
Does VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Venlafaxine Hcl Er, Gabapentin, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC accept Medicare?
VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 170 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC's credentials?
VERENA SOCOLAR, PHD, PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1730421009 with credentials PHD, PMHNP-BC. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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