2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1326516600 MSN, FNP-C
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BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in SAMMAMISH, Washington. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 369 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.8802/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in SAMMAMISH, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 369 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.8802/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.8802 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,094 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/05/2018

NPI 1326516600

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,094 200% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

MIPS final score

89.8802/100 6.780200000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Washington

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.8802/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 89.8802/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.9%
MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 89.8802/100 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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BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in SAMMAMISH, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MSN, FNP-C. NPI: 1326516600. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding MSN, FNP-C credentials at 22850 NE 8TH ST STE 103, SAMMAMISH, WA, 98074, with a listed phone of (206) 498-9993. NPI 1326516600 was issued on 11/05/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 4,094 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 369 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $311K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.8%. 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 89.8802/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.3432, Cost 72.924), 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

22850 NE 8TH ST STE 103
SAMMAMISH, WA 98074

Provider Details

NPI 1326516600
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials MSN, FNP-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/05/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.8802
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.3432
Quality
72.924
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C 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.

KING COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2
SAMMAMISH, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C. To verify BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 4,094 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.

4,094
Total Claims
$311K
Total Drug Cost
369
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,601
Total Day Supply
251,084
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$216K
Generic Drug Cost
$93K
Opioid Claims
280 (6.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 188, 75-84: 119, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
246
Amlodipine Besylate
144
Levothyroxine Sodium
130
Losartan Potassium
125
Omeprazole
121
Tamsulosin Hcl
119
Gabapentin
117
Lisinopril
113
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
99
Trazodone Hcl
88

* 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 BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C 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

BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C's 4,094 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SMITH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C's specialty?
BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in SAMMAMISH, Washington. Credentials: MSN, FNP-C.
How much does BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C wrote 4,094 Medicare Part D claims totaling $311K in drug costs for 369 beneficiaries.
What is BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C's Medicare quality score?
BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.8802/100 (Quality: 93.3432, Cost: 72.924). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C located?
BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C is located at 22850 NE 8TH ST STE 103, SAMMAMISH, WA, 98074. Phone: (206) 498-9993.
What is BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C's NPI number?
BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326516600, issued on 11/05/2018.
Does BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $216K in brand drug costs.
Does BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C had 280 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.8%.
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 BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C accept Medicare?
BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,094 Part D claims and 369 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C's credentials?
BRANDON SMITH, MSN, FNP-C's NPI is 1326516600 with credentials MSN, FNP-C. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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