2026 NPPES data Women's Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1770104648 APN
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VERONICA GARCES, APN

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in CLIFTON, New Jersey. 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
91
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 262
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.6738/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

VERONICA GARCES, APN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.6738/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 91 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.6738/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
91
Part D claims, 2023
80%
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.

VERONICA GARCES, APN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

99 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 VERONICA GARCES, APN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2020

NPI 1770104648

Primary specialty

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,452 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

91 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 262

MIPS final score

98.6738/100 15.573800000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Women's Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

1. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VERONICA GARCES, APN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.6738/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — 98.6738/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.7%
MIPS final score (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — 98.6738/100 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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VERONICA GARCES, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 716 BROAD ST STE 2A, CLIFTON, NJ, 07013, with a listed phone of (973) 221-3122. NPI 1770104648 was issued on 05/02/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARCES 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 91 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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 98.6738/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.5705), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,452 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 262 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

716 BROAD ST STE 2A
CLIFTON, NJ 07013

Provider Details

NPI 1770104648
Specialty Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/02/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.6738
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.5705
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VERONICA GARCES, APN 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.

VALLEY PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC
HOBOKEN, NJ

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

VERONICA GARCES, APN — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 91 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.

91
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
149
Total Day Supply
3,721
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Estradiol
18
Nystatin
14

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

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How VERONICA GARCES, APN fits within the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,452
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
262
Avg Claims per Provider

VERONICA GARCES, APN's 91 claims are below the specialty average of 262.

Nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GARCES.

Compare Women's Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VERONICA GARCES, APN's specialty?
VERONICA GARCES, APN specializes in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in CLIFTON, New Jersey. Credentials: APN.
How much does VERONICA GARCES, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VERONICA GARCES, APN wrote 91 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
What is VERONICA GARCES, APN's Medicare quality score?
VERONICA GARCES, APN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.6738/100 (Quality: 93.5705). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VERONICA GARCES, APN located?
VERONICA GARCES, APN is located at 716 BROAD ST STE 2A, CLIFTON, NJ, 07013. Phone: (973) 221-3122.
What is VERONICA GARCES, APN's NPI number?
VERONICA GARCES, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770104648, issued on 05/02/2020.
Does VERONICA GARCES, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VERONICA GARCES, APN's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,452 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 262 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VERONICA GARCES, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VERONICA GARCES, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Nystatin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VERONICA GARCES, APN accept Medicare?
VERONICA GARCES, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 91 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VERONICA GARCES, APN's credentials?
VERONICA GARCES, APN's NPI is 1770104648 with credentials APN. 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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