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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1477262830 CNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Maidsville, West Virginia.
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
357
Medicare Part D claims · 220 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$836.08
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Benjamin Abersold, CNP filed 357 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Maidsville, West Virginia, prescribing 91% generic.
- 357
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- $836.08
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Benjamin Abersold, CNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
357 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
What does the federal data show about Benjamin Abersold, CNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
357 71% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among West Virginia 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).
Benjamin Abersold, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNP credentials at 1929 MASON DIXON HWY, Maidsville, WV, 26541, with a listed phone of (304) 879-5020. NPI 1477262830 was issued on 11/15/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 357 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 220 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count.
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 | 1477262830 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | CNP |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/15/2022 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Benjamin Abersold, CNP 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.
Monongalia County General Hospital Company
Maidsville, WV
West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Morgantown, WV
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 Benjamin Abersold, CNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$836
Largest payer
Novo Nordisk 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 · Generic-heavy
Benjamin Abersold, CNP - brand share 6.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
6% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 357 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.
357
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
220
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 439
- Total Day Supply
- 7,667
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 108
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 40, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 71, 85+: 20
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Benjamin Abersold, CNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
35 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
29 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
21 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
21 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
18 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
17 claims
- Fluconazole
Fluconazole
15 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 35 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 29 |
| Prednisone | 21 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 18 |
| Meloxicam | 17 |
| Fluconazole | 15 |
| Cephalexin | 14 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 12 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 11 |
* 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 Benjamin Abersold, CNP 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
Benjamin Abersold, CNP's 357 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Abersold.
Dr. Susan Abbott
FNP
Elkins, WV
Dr. Rebekah Abele
FNP-C
Charleston, WV
Dr. Diane Abshire
RNC FNP
Parkersburg, WV
Dr. Adrienne Acord
FNP
Ravenswood, WV
Dr. Amy Adams
FNP
Princeton, WV
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 West Virginia 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 Benjamin Abersold, CNP's specialty? ▼
Benjamin Abersold, CNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Maidsville, West Virginia. Credentials: CNP.
How much does Benjamin Abersold, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Benjamin Abersold, CNP wrote 357 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 220 beneficiaries.
Where is Benjamin Abersold, CNP located? ▼
Benjamin Abersold, CNP is located at 1929 MASON DIXON HWY, Maidsville, WV, 26541. Phone: (304) 879-5020.
What is Benjamin Abersold, CNP's NPI number? ▼
Benjamin Abersold, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477262830, issued on 11/15/2022.
Does Benjamin Abersold, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Benjamin Abersold, CNP's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
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 Benjamin Abersold, CNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Abersold, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Abersold, CNP accept Medicare? ▼
Benjamin Abersold, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 357 Part D claims and 220 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Abersold, CNP's credentials? ▼
Benjamin Abersold, CNP's NPI is 1477262830 with credentials CNP. 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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