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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1053827972 AGNP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Houston, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,706 in Gerontology 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
746
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Alar Smith, AGNP filed 746 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Houston, Texas.
- 746
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Alar Smith, AGNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
746 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Alar Smith, AGNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
746 42% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas 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 Gerontology 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).
Alar Smith, AGNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding AGNP credentials at 4700 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N STE 220, Houston, TX, 77041, with a listed phone of (713) 402-7824. NPI 1053827972 was issued on 12/15/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 746 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $113K in drug spend.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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 | 1053827972 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | AGNP |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/15/2017 |
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Alar Smith, AGNP. To verify Alar Smith, AGNP's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
746
Total Claims
$113K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,593
- Total Day Supply
- 45,952
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 22
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.98
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 34, 65-74: 35, 75-84: 17, 85+: 16
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alar Smith, AGNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
54 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
47 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
36 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
31 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
30 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
29 claims
- Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine Er
27 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl 18
Tamsulosin Hcl
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 54 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 47 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 30 |
| Furosemide | 29 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 27 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 17 |
| Metformin Hcl | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Alar Smith, AGNP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Alar Smith, AGNP's 746 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smith.
Dr. Estella Abam
APRN-C
Houston, TX
Dr. Cynthia Abarado
RN, GNP
Houston, TX
Dr. Sally Abare
ACNPC-AG
New Braunfels, TX
Dr. Lucille Abas
APRN-CNP
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Mihoko Abegunde
NP
Dallas, TX
Compare Gerontology 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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alar Smith, AGNP's specialty? ▼
Alar Smith, AGNP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: AGNP.
How much does Alar Smith, AGNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alar Smith, AGNP wrote 746 Medicare Part D claims totaling $113K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
Where is Alar Smith, AGNP located? ▼
Alar Smith, AGNP is located at 4700 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N STE 220, Houston, TX, 77041. Phone: (713) 402-7824.
What is Alar Smith, AGNP's NPI number? ▼
Alar Smith, AGNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053827972, issued on 12/15/2017.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alar Smith, AGNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alar Smith, AGNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alar Smith, AGNP accept Medicare? ▼
Alar Smith, AGNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 746 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alar Smith, AGNP's credentials? ▼
Alar Smith, AGNP's NPI is 1053827972 with credentials AGNP. 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.
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