2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1649215070 CNS
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VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS

Registered Nurse in MINOT, North Dakota. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$49.25
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS filed 1,532 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in MINOT, North Dakota, prescribing 96% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$49.25
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.

VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,532 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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 VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2006

NPI 1649215070

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,532 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Registered Nurse share within North Dakota

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within North Dakota

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding CNS credentials at 307 5TH AVE SE, MINOT, ND, 58701, with a listed phone of (701) 857-2199. NPI 1649215070 was issued on 06/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WEATHERS 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 1,532 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $91K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

307 5TH AVE SE
MINOT, ND 58701

Provider Details

NPI 1649215070
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/19/2006

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 VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$49

Largest payer

Lundbeck LLC

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 · Generic-heavy

VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,532 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.

1,532
Total Claims
$91K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,688
Total Day Supply
47,043
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$53K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 23, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS 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
Escitalopram Oxalate
154
Alprazolam
93
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
88
Trazodone Hcl
74
Lorazepam
73
Lamotrigine
66
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
63
Quetiapine Fumarate
57
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er
Desvenlafaxine Succinate
56
Sertraline Hcl
53

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS's 1,532 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in North Dakota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS's specialty?
VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in MINOT, North Dakota. Credentials: CNS.
How much does VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS wrote 1,532 Medicare Part D claims totaling $91K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS located?
VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS is located at 307 5TH AVE SE, MINOT, ND, 58701. Phone: (701) 857-2199.
What is VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS's NPI number?
VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649215070, issued on 06/19/2006.
Does VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Alprazolam, Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS accept Medicare?
VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,532 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS's credentials?
VICKIE WEATHERS, CNS's NPI is 1649215070 with credentials CNS. 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).

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