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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1275638728 APN
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
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 · 708 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Berna Smedley, APN filed 6,361 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, prescribing 91% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
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Berna Smedley, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,361 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Berna Smedley, APN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
6,361 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Berna Smedley, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 410 PONCE DE LEON DR, Hot Springs Village, AR, 71909, with a listed phone of (501) 922-1700. NPI 1275638728 was issued on 09/13/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,361 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 708 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $306K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
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 | 1275638728 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/13/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Berna Smedley, APN 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.
Chi St Vincent Medical Group Hot Springs
Hot Springs Village, AR
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
Berna Smedley, APN - brand share 9.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 6,361 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.
6,361
Total Claims
$306K
Total Drug Cost
708
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 14,585
- Total Day Supply
- 422,546
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $195K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $110K
- Opioid Claims
- 87 (1.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 251
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.89
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 19, 65-74: 317, 75-84: 296, 85+: 76
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Berna Smedley, APN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
398 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
278 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
260 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
232 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
210 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
179 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
176 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
164 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 398 |
| Lisinopril | 278 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 260 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 232 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 210 |
| Losartan Potassium | 179 |
| Simvastatin | 176 |
| Omeprazole | 164 |
| Gabapentin | 146 |
| Meloxicam | 113 |
* 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 Berna Smedley, APN 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
Berna Smedley, APN's 6,361 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smedley.
Dr. Randy Abbott
FNP
Cabot, AR
Heather Abernathy
Bryant, AR
Dr. Tori Abernathy
FNP
Bentonville, AR
Dr. Sharon Abrams
ANP
Cabot, AR
Dr. Patricia Acklin
APRN
Mountain Home, AR
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 Arkansas 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 Berna Smedley, APN's specialty? ▼
Berna Smedley, APN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Credentials: APN.
How much does Berna Smedley, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Berna Smedley, APN wrote 6,361 Medicare Part D claims totaling $306K in drug costs for 708 beneficiaries.
Where is Berna Smedley, APN located? ▼
Berna Smedley, APN is located at 410 PONCE DE LEON DR, Hot Springs Village, AR, 71909. Phone: (501) 922-1700.
What is Berna Smedley, APN's NPI number? ▼
Berna Smedley, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275638728, issued on 09/13/2006.
Does Berna Smedley, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Berna Smedley, APN's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $195K in brand drug costs.
Does Berna Smedley, APN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Berna Smedley, APN had 87 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
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 Berna Smedley, APN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Berna Smedley, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Berna Smedley, APN accept Medicare? ▼
Berna Smedley, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,361 Part D claims and 708 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Berna Smedley, APN's credentials? ▼
Berna Smedley, APN's NPI is 1275638728 with credentials APN. 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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