2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1265009591 APRN
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BRANDI HOWARD, APRN

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in SPARTANBURG, South 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 · 700 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
50%
generic claims · 50% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.7988/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.5K
69 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRANDI HOWARD, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.7988/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,089 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.7988/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
50%
generic prescribing
$1.5K
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.

BRANDI HOWARD, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

83 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about BRANDI HOWARD, APRN?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2021

NPI 1265009591

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,089 127% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

MIPS final score

82.7988/100 0.30119999999999436% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within South Carolina

1. Primary Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRANDI HOWARD, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.7988/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 82.7988/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.8%
MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 82.7988/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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BRANDI HOWARD, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 151 HAROLD FLEMING CT, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29303, with a listed phone of (864) 573-6320. NPI 1265009591 was issued on 06/07/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOWARD 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 3,089 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 700 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 50% brand-name and 50% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.7988/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.6524, Cost 50.0102), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

151 HAROLD FLEMING CT
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

Provider Details

NPI 1265009591
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/07/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

82.7988
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.6524
Quality
50.0102
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRANDI HOWARD, APRN 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.

UPSTATE LUNG AND CRITICAL CARE SPECIALISTS PC
SPARTANBURG, 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 BRANDI HOWARD, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Brand-heavy

BRANDI HOWARD, APRN — brand share 50.0%
Specialty average (est.)

50% brand-name claims vs 50% generic, on 3,089 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.

3,089
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
700
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,106
Total Day Supply
105,843
Brand vs Generic
50% brand / 50% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$973K
Antibiotic Claims
394

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.90
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 138, 65-74: 308, 75-84: 213, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRANDI HOWARD, APRN 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
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
614
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
436
Montelukast Sodium
255
Azithromycin
205
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
114
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
106
Prednisone
104
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
101
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
88
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
85

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How BRANDI HOWARD, APRN fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

BRANDI HOWARD, APRN's 3,089 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care 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 HOWARD.

Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRANDI HOWARD, APRN's specialty?
BRANDI HOWARD, APRN specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina. Credentials: APRN.
How much does BRANDI HOWARD, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRANDI HOWARD, APRN wrote 3,089 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 700 beneficiaries.
What is BRANDI HOWARD, APRN's Medicare quality score?
BRANDI HOWARD, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.7988/100 (Quality: 92.6524, Cost: 50.0102). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRANDI HOWARD, APRN located?
BRANDI HOWARD, APRN is located at 151 HAROLD FLEMING CT, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29303. Phone: (864) 573-6320.
What is BRANDI HOWARD, APRN's NPI number?
BRANDI HOWARD, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265009591, issued on 06/07/2021.
Does BRANDI HOWARD, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRANDI HOWARD, APRN's prescribing is 50% brand-name and 50% generic drugs by claim count, with $973K in brand drug costs.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRANDI HOWARD, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRANDI HOWARD, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRANDI HOWARD, APRN accept Medicare?
BRANDI HOWARD, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,089 Part D claims and 700 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRANDI HOWARD, APRN's credentials?
BRANDI HOWARD, APRN's NPI is 1265009591 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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