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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1194768184 FNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Darlington, South 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 210,832 in Family 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 258 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$114.14
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Ashley Lowe, FNP filed 5,791 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Darlington, South Carolina, prescribing 87% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- $114.14
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥95th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Ashley Lowe, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,791 ≥ 95th percentile 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Ashley Lowe, FNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
5,791 374% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among South Carolina 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 Family 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).
Ashley Lowe, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 701 CASHUA FERRY RD, Darlington, SC, 29532, with a listed phone of (843) 391-2016. NPI 1194768184 was issued on 06/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,791 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 258 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $503K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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 | 1194768184 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/14/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ashley Lowe, FNP 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.
Mcleod Health Cheraw
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Darlington, SC
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 420107
Mcleod Regional Medical Center OF The Pee Dee Inc
Darlington, SC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Lowe, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$114
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
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 Lowe, FNP - brand share 11.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 5,791 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.
5,791
Total Claims
$503K
Total Drug Cost
258
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,387
- Total Day Supply
- 332,437
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $401K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $99K
- Opioid Claims
- 130 (2.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 232
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.90
- Gender Split
- 80% female / 20% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 39, 65-74: 134, 75-84: 67, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ashley Lowe, FNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
213 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
201 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
177 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
155 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
152 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
141 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
136 claims
- Pravastatin Sodium
Pravastatin Sodium
123 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 213 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 201 |
| Metformin Hcl | 177 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 155 |
| Omeprazole | 152 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 141 |
| Alprazolam | 136 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 123 |
| Losartan Potassium | 118 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 118 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Ashley Lowe, FNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Ashley Lowe, FNP's 5,791 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lowe.
Dr. Cynthia Abachnou
APRN
Conway, SC
Dr. Vladislav Abaturov
NP
Greer, SC
Dr. Iman Abdul-Ali
NP
Moncks Corner, SC
Dr. Adila Abdul-Karim
FNP-C
Columbia, SC
Dr. Alycia Abdulla
FNP-BC
Camden, SC
Compare Family 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 South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashley Lowe, FNP's specialty? ▼
Ashley Lowe, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Darlington, South Carolina. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Ashley Lowe, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ashley Lowe, FNP wrote 5,791 Medicare Part D claims totaling $503K in drug costs for 258 beneficiaries.
Where is Ashley Lowe, FNP located? ▼
Ashley Lowe, FNP is located at 701 CASHUA FERRY RD, Darlington, SC, 29532. Phone: (843) 391-2016.
What is Ashley Lowe, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Ashley Lowe, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194768184, issued on 06/14/2006.
Does Ashley Lowe, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ashley Lowe, FNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $401K in brand drug costs.
Does Ashley Lowe, FNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ashley Lowe, FNP had 130 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ashley Lowe, FNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ashley Lowe, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ashley Lowe, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Ashley Lowe, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,791 Part D claims and 258 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ashley Lowe, FNP's credentials? ▼
Ashley Lowe, FNP's NPI is 1194768184 with credentials FNP. 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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