2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1528078557 NP LIC AC
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APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC

Acupuncturist in WESTMINSTER, Vermont. 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 · 97 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC filed 1,383 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acupuncturist in WESTMINSTER, Vermont, prescribing 86% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing

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APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,383 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2006

NPI 1528078557

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,383 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in Vermont

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Vermont providers

Vermont providers

Acupuncturist share within Vermont

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within Vermont

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acupuncturist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Acupuncturist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in WESTMINSTER, Vermont, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP LIC AC. NPI: 1528078557. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding NP LIC AC credentials at 4923 US ROUTE 5, WESTMINSTER, VT, 05158, with a listed phone of (802) 722-4023. NPI 1528078557 was issued on 08/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRUMSON 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 1,383 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $120K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. 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.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

4923 US ROUTE 5
WESTMINSTER, VT 05158

Provider Details

NPI 1528078557
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials NP LIC AC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/09/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC 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.

SOJOURNS COMMUNITY CLINIC INC
WESTMINSTER, VT

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,383 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.

1,383
Total Claims
$120K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,464
Total Day Supply
70,284
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$83K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Opioid Claims
34 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.69
Gender Split
82% female / 18% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
112
Levothyroxine Sodium
98
Hydrochlorothiazide
60
Metoprolol Succinate
46
Amlodipine Besylate
42
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
39
Omeprazole
33
Potassium Chloride
31
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
29
Lisinopril
26

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC's 1,383 claims are above the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Vermont

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

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC's specialty?
APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in WESTMINSTER, Vermont. Credentials: NP LIC AC.
How much does APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC wrote 1,383 Medicare Part D claims totaling $120K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
Where is APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC located?
APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC is located at 4923 US ROUTE 5, WESTMINSTER, VT, 05158. Phone: (802) 722-4023.
What is APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC's NPI number?
APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528078557, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $83K in brand drug costs.
Does APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC prescribe opioids?
Yes, APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC accept Medicare?
APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,383 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC's credentials?
APRIL BRUMSON, NP LIC AC's NPI is 1528078557 with credentials NP LIC AC. 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.
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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