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WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C

Registered Nurse in RUSTON, Louisiana. 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 · 153 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.3354/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$217.06
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.3354/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,040 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.3354/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
$217.06
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.

WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

78 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/27/2018

NPI 1477048874

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,040 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

MIPS final score

78.3354/100 4.764599999999987% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Registered Nurse share within Louisiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Registered Nurse national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.3354/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Registered Nurse) — 78.3354/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.3%
MIPS final score (Registered Nurse) — 78.3354/100 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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WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding FNP-C credentials at 1200 S FARMERVILLE ST, RUSTON, LA, 71270, with a listed phone of (318) 255-3690. NPI 1477048874 was issued on 06/27/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUST 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 1,040 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 153 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $100K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.3354/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 54.65), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1200 S FARMERVILLE ST
RUSTON, LA 71270

Provider Details

NPI 1477048874
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/27/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.3354
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
54.65
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$217

Largest payer

Medline Industries LP

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 · Typical

WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,040 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.

1,040
Total Claims
$100K
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,299
Total Day Supply
31,758
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$80K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
113

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.14
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 47, 75-84: 52, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C 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
Gabapentin
42
Furosemide
40
Lorazepam
36
Amlodipine Besylate
27
Megestrol Acetate
24
Clonazepam
22
Phenobarbital
21
Levothyroxine Sodium
20
Paroxetine Hcl
20
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
19

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C 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

WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C's 1,040 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C's specialty?
WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in RUSTON, Louisiana. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C wrote 1,040 Medicare Part D claims totaling $100K in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
What is WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C's Medicare quality score?
WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.3354/100 (Quality: 54.65). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C located?
WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C is located at 1200 S FARMERVILLE ST, RUSTON, LA, 71270. Phone: (318) 255-3690.
What is WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C's NPI number?
WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477048874, issued on 06/27/2018.
Does WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $80K 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 WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Furosemide, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C accept Medicare?
WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,040 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C's credentials?
WHITNEY RUST, FNP-C's NPI is 1477048874 with credentials FNP-C. 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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