April D. Claxton, APRN-CNP
April D. Claxton is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Ardmore, OK with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
April D. Claxton, APRN-CNP has practiced nursing for 5+ years, working in independent practice. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in Oklahoma
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
908 N Rockford Rd Ste a, Ardmore, OK 73401-2541
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202373.97/100
Oklahoma avg: 78.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.8%
Oklahoma avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in OklahomaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
259
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
344
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,451
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $337k
Percentile rankings compared against 644 reporting peers in Oklahoma.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.9k received from industry
124 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to April D. Claxton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 11, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
729 Franklin Dr, Ardmore, OK 73401-1091
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With April D. Claxton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with April D. Claxton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ardmore required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about April D. Claxton
NPI records show Dr. Claxton as active with telehealth listed in Ardmore, OK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (580) 223-0447.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact April D. Claxton
Practice Location
908 N Rockford Rd Ste a, Ardmore, OK 73401-2541
Mailing Address
729 Franklin Dr, Ardmore, OK 73401-1091
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