2026 NPPES data Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1740338086 CNS
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VIRGINIA VALENTINE, CNS

Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 108 beneficiaries · Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 570
Generic prescribing
55%
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)

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 55% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
55%
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

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 VIRGINIA VALENTINE, CNS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/05/2007

NPI 1740338086

Primary specialty

Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist

Rare

281 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,433 151% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 570

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist share within New Mexico

1. Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist share within New Mexico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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).

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VALENTINE 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 1,433 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 108 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $692K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 55% 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.

Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 281 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

6100 PAN AMERICAN FREEWAY, NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

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%
Specialty average (est.)

45% brand-name claims vs 55% 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 / 55% 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

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
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.

Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How VIRGINIA VALENTINE, CNS fits within the Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

281
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.

Compare Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 55% 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 281 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

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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