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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1326121575 NP
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Durham, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, 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
289
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Anita Cook, NP filed 289 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Durham, North Carolina, prescribing 80% generic.
- 289
- Part D claims, 2023
- 80%
- generic prescribing
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Anita Cook, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
289 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Anita Cook, NP practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Anita Cook, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
289 90% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Anita Cook, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding NP credentials at DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR, Durham, NC, 27710, with a listed phone of (919) 620-4467. NPI 1326121575 was issued on 10/23/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 289 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 144 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1326121575 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/23/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Anita Cook, NP - brand share 20.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 289 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.
289
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 712
- Total Day Supply
- 21,288
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $64K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.86
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 61, 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 Anita Cook, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
28 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
26 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
20 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
19 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
16 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
16 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit…
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
16 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 26 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 20 |
| Carvedilol | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 |
| Furosemide | 16 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 15 |
| Spironolactone | 14 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Anita Cook, NP fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Anita Cook, NP's 289 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cook.
Dr. William Abernathy
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. William Abernethy
M.D.
Asheville, NC
Dr. Cyril Abrams
M.D.
Jacksonville, NC
Dr. George Adams
M.D.
Garner, NC
Dr. Kirkwood Adams
MD
Chapel Hill, NC
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anita Cook, NP's specialty? ▼
Anita Cook, NP specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Durham, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does Anita Cook, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Anita Cook, NP wrote 289 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
Where is Anita Cook, NP located? ▼
Anita Cook, NP is located at DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR, Durham, NC, 27710. Phone: (919) 620-4467.
What is Anita Cook, NP's NPI number? ▼
Anita Cook, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326121575, issued on 10/23/2006.
Does Anita Cook, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Anita Cook, NP's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $64K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Anita Cook, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Anita Cook, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Anita Cook, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Anita Cook, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 289 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Anita Cook, NP's credentials? ▼
Anita Cook, NP's NPI is 1326121575 with credentials 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).
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