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2026 NPPES data Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1740338086 CNS
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Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 282 in Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 108 beneficiaries · Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 570
Generic prescribing
50%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$6.3K
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Virginia Valentine, CNS filed 1,433 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, prescribing 50% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 50%
- generic prescribing
- $6.3K
- 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.
Virginia Valentine, CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,433 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Virginia Valentine, CNS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
1,433 151% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Virginia Valentine, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 6100 PAN AMERICAN FREEWAY, NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109, with a listed phone of (505) 823-1805. NPI 1740338086 was issued on 01/05/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,433 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 108 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $692K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 50% generic by claim count.
Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 282 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 570 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 | 1740338086 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | CNS |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/05/2007 |
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 Virginia Valentine, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$6.3K
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
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 · Above average
Virginia Valentine, CNS - brand share 45.0%
Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist average
45% brand-name claims vs 50% generic, on 1,433 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.
1,433
Total Claims
$692K
Total Drug Cost
108
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,105
- Total Day Supply
- 91,970
- Brand vs Generic
- 45% brand / 50% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $674K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $13K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.32
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Virginia Valentine, CNS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trulicity
Trulicity
174 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
114 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
76 claims
- Tresiba Flextouch …
Tresiba Flextouch U-100
76 claims
- Glimepiride 56
Glimepiride
56 claims
- Farxiga 51
Farxiga
51 claims
- Gabapentin 50
Gabapentin
50 claims
- Lisinopril 42
Lisinopril
42 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 174 |
| Metformin Hcl | 114 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 76 |
| Tresiba Flextouch U-100 Insulin Degludec | 76 |
| Glimepiride | 56 |
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 51 |
| Gabapentin | 50 |
| Lisinopril | 42 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 40 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 37 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Virginia Valentine, CNS fits within the Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
282
Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
39
States with Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist
570
Avg Claims per Provider
Virginia Valentine, CNS's 1,433 claims are above the specialty average of 570.
Nearby Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Valentine.
Dr. Wanda Borges
CNS
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Catherine Gray
CNS
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Lynda Shey
APRN, BC-ADM
Los Lunas, NM
Dr. Melinda Toth
CNS
Roswell, NM
Compare Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Valentine, CNS's specialty? ▼
Virginia Valentine, CNS specializes in Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Credentials: CNS.
How much does Virginia Valentine, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Virginia Valentine, CNS wrote 1,433 Medicare Part D claims totaling $692K in drug costs for 108 beneficiaries.
Where is Virginia Valentine, CNS located? ▼
Virginia Valentine, CNS is located at 6100 PAN AMERICAN FREEWAY, NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109. Phone: (505) 823-1805.
What is Virginia Valentine, CNS's NPI number? ▼
Virginia Valentine, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740338086, issued on 01/05/2007.
Does Virginia Valentine, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Virginia Valentine, CNS's prescribing is 45% brand-name and 50% generic drugs by claim count, with $674K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 282 Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 39 states in the US. The average Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 570 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Virginia Valentine, CNS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Virginia Valentine, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trulicity, Metformin Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Virginia Valentine, CNS accept Medicare? ▼
Virginia Valentine, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,433 Part D claims and 108 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Virginia Valentine, CNS's credentials? ▼
Virginia Valentine, CNS's NPI is 1740338086 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
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.
- 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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