2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1538741301 NURSE PRACTITIONER
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VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner in LYNCHBURG, Virginia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 680 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.0743/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.0743/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,270 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.0743/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
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 RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

94 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/22/2021

NPI 1538741301

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,270 202% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

94.0743/100 10.9743% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.0743/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 94.0743/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 94.0743/100 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 RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NURSE PRACTITIONER credentials at 1330 OAK LANE, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24503, with a listed phone of (434) 200-4175. NPI 1538741301 was issued on 04/22/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RICHERSON 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 3,270 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 680 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $117K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 70.6%. 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 94.0743/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.4483), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1330 OAK LANE
LYNCHBURG, VA 24503

Provider Details

NPI 1538741301
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/22/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.0743
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.4483
Quality
94
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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.

CENTRA MEDICAL GROUP LLC
LYNCHBURG, VA

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

VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 3,270 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.

3,270
Total Claims
$117K
Total Drug Cost
680
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,499
Total Day Supply
100,055
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$102K
Opioid Claims
2,309 (70.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.87
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 252, 65-74: 246, 75-84: 144, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,107
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
525
Oxycodone Hcl
330
Gabapentin
282
Tramadol Hcl
208
Pregabalin
149
Tizanidine Hcl
68
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
59
Diclofenac Sodium
56
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
41

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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

VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 3,270 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's specialty?
VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in LYNCHBURG, Virginia. Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER.
How much does VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER wrote 3,270 Medicare Part D claims totaling $117K in drug costs for 680 beneficiaries.
What is VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's Medicare quality score?
VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.0743/100 (Quality: 86.4483). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER located?
VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER is located at 1330 OAK LANE, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24503. Phone: (434) 200-4175.
What is VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI number?
VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538741301, issued on 04/22/2021.
Does VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
Does VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe opioids?
Yes, VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER had 2,309 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 70.6%.
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 VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER accept Medicare?
VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,270 Part D claims and 680 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's credentials?
VERONICA RICHERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI is 1538741301 with credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER. 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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