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2026 NPPES data Emergency Registered Nurse NPI 1487225116 WHNP-BC
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Emergency Registered Nurse in Santa Maria, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,350 in Emergency Registered Nurse, 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
49
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Emergency Registered Nurse avg: 710
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.5/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 49 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 96.5/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 49
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- 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.
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
97 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC sits
This provider among emergency registered nurse peers
Across the 149 emergency registered nurse providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC writes more Part D claims than 15% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 79% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one emergency registered nurse peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Emergency Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
49 93% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
96.5/100 13.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Emergency Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Registered Nurse national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 96.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Emergency Registered Nurse) - 96.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Emergency Registered Nurse provider holding WHNP-BC credentials at 220 S PALISADE DR STE 203, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, with a listed phone of (805) 354-7101. NPI 1487225116 was issued on 07/03/2021.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 49 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Emergency Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 710 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487225116 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | WHNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/03/2021 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
96.5085
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.342
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC 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.
Pacific Central Coast Health Centers
Santa Maria, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC. To verify Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC - brand share 22.0%
Emergency Registered Nurse average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 49 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.
49
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 71
- Total Day Supply
- 1,861
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $707
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.63
- 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 | 13 |
| Estradiol (Twice Weekly) Estradiol | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Emergency Registered Nurse Overview
How Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC fits within the Emergency Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
4,350
Emergency Registered Nurse Providers in US
54
States with Emergency Registered Nurse
710
Avg Claims per Provider
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC's 49 claims are below the specialty average of 710.
Nearby Emergency Registered Nurse Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Mendel.
Dr. Kimberly Abido
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Orange, CA
Dr. Marc Acosta
RN
French Camp, CA
Dr. Kristine Adaimy
BSN, RN, PHN, CEN
Burbank, CA
Dr. Ruel Rey Alavanza
RN, RT
Loma Linda, CA
Dr. Michael Ronald Alcantara
RN
Glendora, CA
Compare Emergency Registered Nurse 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 California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Emergency Registered Nurse peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC specializes in Emergency Registered Nurse and practices in Santa Maria, California. Credentials: WHNP-BC.
How much does Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC wrote 49 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
What is Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC's Medicare quality score? ▼
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.5/100 (Quality: 80.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC located? ▼
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC is located at 220 S PALISADE DR STE 203, Santa Maria, CA, 93454. Phone: (805) 354-7101.
What is Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487225116, issued on 07/03/2021.
Does Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $707 in brand drug costs.
How many Emergency Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,350 Emergency Registered Nurse providers across 54 states in the US. The average Emergency Registered Nurse provider writes 710 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Estradiol (Twice Weekly). This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 49 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Victoria Mendel, WHNP-BC's NPI is 1487225116 with credentials WHNP-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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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