2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1922342849 NP
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BARBARA WICKHAM, NP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in CAROLINA SHORES, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 571 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BARBARA WICKHAM, NP filed 3,415 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in CAROLINA SHORES, North Carolina, prescribing 91% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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BARBARA WICKHAM, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,415 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 BARBARA WICKHAM, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2012

NPI 1922342849

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,415 184% 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).

BARBARA WICKHAM, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 75 EMERSON BAY RD STE 102, CAROLINA SHORES, NC, 28467, with a listed phone of (910) 579-8363. NPI 1922342849 was issued on 11/15/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WICKHAM 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 3,415 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 571 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $248K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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

75 EMERSON BAY RD STE 102
CAROLINA SHORES, NC 28467

Provider Details

NPI 1922342849
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/15/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BARBARA WICKHAM, NP 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.

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
CAROLINA SHORES, NC

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 · Generic-heavy

BARBARA WICKHAM, NP — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,415 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.

3,415
Total Claims
$248K
Total Drug Cost
571
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,747
Total Day Supply
192,185
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$191K
Generic Drug Cost
$55K
Opioid Claims
56 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
130

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 273, 75-84: 163, 85+: 75

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BARBARA WICKHAM, NP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
148
Atorvastatin Calcium
140
Lisinopril
119
Omeprazole
110
Amlodipine Besylate
82
Trazodone Hcl
80
Alprazolam
77
Metoprolol Succinate
72
Gabapentin
65
Losartan Potassium
63

* 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 BARBARA WICKHAM, NP 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

BARBARA WICKHAM, NP's 3,415 claims are above 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 WICKHAM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARBARA WICKHAM, NP's specialty?
BARBARA WICKHAM, NP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in CAROLINA SHORES, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does BARBARA WICKHAM, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARBARA WICKHAM, NP wrote 3,415 Medicare Part D claims totaling $248K in drug costs for 571 beneficiaries.
Where is BARBARA WICKHAM, NP located?
BARBARA WICKHAM, NP is located at 75 EMERSON BAY RD STE 102, CAROLINA SHORES, NC, 28467. Phone: (910) 579-8363.
What is BARBARA WICKHAM, NP's NPI number?
BARBARA WICKHAM, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922342849, issued on 11/15/2012.
Does BARBARA WICKHAM, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BARBARA WICKHAM, NP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $191K in brand drug costs.
Does BARBARA WICKHAM, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, BARBARA WICKHAM, NP had 56 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
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 BARBARA WICKHAM, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARBARA WICKHAM, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARBARA WICKHAM, NP accept Medicare?
BARBARA WICKHAM, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,415 Part D claims and 571 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARBARA WICKHAM, NP's credentials?
BARBARA WICKHAM, NP's NPI is 1922342849 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

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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