2026 NPPES data Pediatric Nurse Practitioner NPI 1912958398 APRN/NP
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William McDonald, APRN/NP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Ness City, Kansas.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 21,082 in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 238 beneficiaries · Pediatric Nurse Practitioner avg: 312
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$123.08
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

William McDonald, APRN/NP filed 2,260 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Ness City, Kansas, prescribing 87% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$123.08
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.

William McDonald, APRN/NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,260 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 William McDonald, APRN/NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2006

NPI 1912958398

Primary specialty

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

21,082 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,260 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 312

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Pediatric Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers
Behavior Technician - 6.6%Behavior Technician6.6%Social Worker - 5%Social Worker5%Pharmacist - 4.9%Pharmacist4.9%Physical Therapist - 4.8%Physical Therapist4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner - 3.9%Family Nurse Practitioner3.9%Clinical Social Worker - 3.7%Clinical Social Worker3.7%Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - 0.1%Pediatric Nurse Practitioner0.1%
Largest specialties in Kansas (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

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).

William McDonald, APRN/NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN/NP credentials at 312 CUSTER, Ness City, KS, 67560, with a listed phone of (785) 798-2233. NPI 1912958398 was issued on 05/12/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,260 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 238 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $189K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 21,082 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 312 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

312 CUSTER
Ness City, KS 67560

Provider Details

NPI 1912958398
Specialty Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN/NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/12/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where William McDonald, APRN/NP 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.

Ness County Hospital District 2
Ness City, KS

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 William McDonald, APRN/NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$123

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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

William McDonald, APRN/NP - brand share 12.0%
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner average

12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,260 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.

2,260
Total Claims
$189K
Total Drug Cost
238
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,023
Total Day Supply
111,226
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$143K
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Opioid Claims
254 (11.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
136

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 72, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What William McDonald, APRN/NP 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
91
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
74
Lisinopril
74
Tramadol Hcl
67
Atorvastatin Calcium
63
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
54
Amlodipine Besylate
53
Pantoprazole Sodium
53
Rosuvastatin Calcium
52
Metoprolol Tartrate
51

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

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Overview

How William McDonald, APRN/NP fits within the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

21,082
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
52
States with Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
312
Avg Claims per Provider

William McDonald, APRN/NP's 2,260 claims are above the specialty average of 312.

Nearby Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kansas

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

Compare Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 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 Kansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is William McDonald, APRN/NP's specialty?
William McDonald, APRN/NP specializes in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and practices in Ness City, Kansas. Credentials: APRN/NP.
How much does William McDonald, APRN/NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, William McDonald, APRN/NP wrote 2,260 Medicare Part D claims totaling $189K in drug costs for 238 beneficiaries.
Where is William McDonald, APRN/NP located?
William McDonald, APRN/NP is located at 312 CUSTER, Ness City, KS, 67560. Phone: (785) 798-2233.
What is William McDonald, APRN/NP's NPI number?
William McDonald, APRN/NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912958398, issued on 05/12/2006.
Does William McDonald, APRN/NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
William McDonald, APRN/NP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $143K in brand drug costs.
Does William McDonald, APRN/NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, William McDonald, APRN/NP had 254 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%.
How many Pediatric Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 21,082 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner providers across 52 states in the US. The average Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provider writes 312 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does William McDonald, APRN/NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, William McDonald, APRN/NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William McDonald, APRN/NP accept Medicare?
William McDonald, APRN/NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,260 Part D claims and 238 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William McDonald, APRN/NP's credentials?
William McDonald, APRN/NP's NPI is 1912958398 with credentials APRN/NP. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.