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2026 NPPES data Community Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1558022665 APRN
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Community Health Nurse Practitioner in Ackerman, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 439 in Community Health 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
227
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Community Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Betty Dobbs, APRN filed 227 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Community Health Nurse Practitioner in Ackerman, Mississippi, prescribing 93% generic.
- 227
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
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Betty Dobbs, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
227 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Betty Dobbs, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Community Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
227 83% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Community Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Betty Dobbs, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Community Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 1030 WEST MAIN STREET, Ackerman, MS, 39772, with a listed phone of (662) 705-3239. NPI 1558022665 was issued on 01/02/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 227 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count.
Community Health Nurse Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 439 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,370 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 | 1558022665 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Community Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/02/2022 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Betty Dobbs, APRN - brand share 7.0%
Community Health Nurse Practitioner average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 227 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.
227
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 357
- Total Day Supply
- 10,644
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $21K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 56.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.54
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Betty Dobbs, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
36 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
16 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
15 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate 13
Benztropine Mesylate
13 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl 13
Fluoxetine Hcl
13 claims
- Diazepam 12
Diazepam
12 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 12
Trazodone Hcl
12 claims
- Chlorpromazine Hcl 11
Chlorpromazine Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 36 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 16 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 15 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 13 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 13 |
| Diazepam | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 12 |
| Chlorpromazine Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Community Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Betty Dobbs, APRN fits within the Community Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
439
Community Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
46
States with Community Health Nurse Practitioner
1,370
Avg Claims per Provider
Betty Dobbs, APRN's 227 claims are below the specialty average of 1,370.
Nearby Community Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dobbs.
Dr. Jessica Anderson
FNP-C
Laurel, MS
Scott Fowler
Laurel, MS
Dr. Rebecca Harris
FNP
Wiggins, MS
Dr. Ericka Micou
NP
Jackson, MS
Dr. Shelly Roark
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Hattiesburg, MS
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- 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 Mississippi medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betty Dobbs, APRN's specialty? ▼
Betty Dobbs, APRN specializes in Community Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Ackerman, Mississippi. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Betty Dobbs, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Betty Dobbs, APRN wrote 227 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is Betty Dobbs, APRN located? ▼
Betty Dobbs, APRN is located at 1030 WEST MAIN STREET, Ackerman, MS, 39772. Phone: (662) 705-3239.
What is Betty Dobbs, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Betty Dobbs, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558022665, issued on 01/02/2022.
Does Betty Dobbs, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Betty Dobbs, APRN's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
How many Community Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 439 Community Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 46 states in the US. The average Community Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,370 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Betty Dobbs, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Betty Dobbs, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buspirone Hcl, Sertraline Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Betty Dobbs, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Betty Dobbs, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 227 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Betty Dobbs, APRN's credentials? ▼
Betty Dobbs, APRN's NPI is 1558022665 with credentials APRN. 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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