2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518260900
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ASHLEY BARBA

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in DURHAM, North Carolina. 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
176
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$972.88
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ASHLEY BARBA is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 176 claims across 45 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $972.88 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ASHLEY BARBA filed 176 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DURHAM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ASHLEY BARBA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/07/2010

NPI 1518260900

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

176 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

ASHLEY BARBA is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1518260900. 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.

ASHLEY BARBA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider at DUKE UNIVERSITY DEPT OF ADVANCED CLINICAL, DURHAM, NC, 27710, with a listed phone of (919) 681-2425. NPI 1518260900 was issued on 12/07/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARBA 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 176 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.5%. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

DUKE UNIVERSITY DEPT OF ADVANCED CLINICAL
DURHAM, NC 27710

Provider Details

NPI 1518260900
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/07/2010

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 ASHLEY BARBA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$973

Largest payer

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

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

ASHLEY BARBA — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 176 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.

176
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
199
Total Day Supply
5,208
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
22 (12.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
29% female / 71% 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
Furosemide
32
Potassium Chloride
20
Metoprolol Tartrate
17
Oxycodone Hcl
15
Amiodarone Hcl
12

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ASHLEY BARBA fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHLEY BARBA's 176 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BARBA.

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHLEY BARBA's specialty?
ASHLEY BARBA specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina.
How much does ASHLEY BARBA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHLEY BARBA wrote 176 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHLEY BARBA located?
ASHLEY BARBA is located at DUKE UNIVERSITY DEPT OF ADVANCED CLINICAL, DURHAM, NC, 27710. Phone: (919) 681-2425.
What is ASHLEY BARBA's NPI number?
ASHLEY BARBA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518260900, issued on 12/07/2010.
Does ASHLEY BARBA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHLEY BARBA's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does ASHLEY BARBA prescribe opioids?
Yes, ASHLEY BARBA had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.5%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHLEY BARBA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHLEY BARBA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Potassium Chloride, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHLEY BARBA accept Medicare?
ASHLEY BARBA appears in CMS Medicare data with 176 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHLEY BARBA's credentials?
ASHLEY BARBA's NPI is 1518260900. 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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