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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1871068098 AGNP-C
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Jackson, 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 9,706 in Gerontology 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
65
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
69.8/100
▼ 13 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
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What the federal data shows
Branson Smith, AGNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 69.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 65 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 69.8/100
- MIPS score · -13 vs avg
- 65
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Branson Smith, AGNP-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
70 8th percentile higher than 8% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Branson Smith, AGNP-C sits
This provider among gerontology nurse practitioner peers
Across the 1,301 gerontology nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Branson Smith, AGNP-C writes more Part D claims than 16% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 8% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one gerontology nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Branson Smith, AGNP-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Branson Smith, AGNP-C?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
65 95% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
69.8/100 13.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Branson Smith, AGNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 69.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) - 69.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Branson Smith, AGNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding AGNP-C credentials at 2500 N STATE ST, Jackson, MS, 39216, with a listed phone of (601) 984-5500. NPI 1871068098 was issued on 10/04/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 65 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 69.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 56.1, Cost 48.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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 | 1871068098 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | AGNP-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/04/2018 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
69.8394
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
56.0824
Quality
48.3115
Cost
83
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Branson Smith, AGNP-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.
State OF Mississippi - University OF Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
65
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 109
- Total Day Supply
- 3,212
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.49
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Branson Smith, AGNP-C fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Branson Smith, AGNP-C's 65 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smith.
Dr. Amber Aylesworth
AGNP
Pearl, MS
Dr. Sarah Ballinger
NPC
Jackson, MS
Dr. Tanika Bess
NP
Jackson, MS
Dr. Jasmine Blanks
NP-C
Brandon, MS
Dr. Elaine Blount
NP
Meridian, MS
Compare Gerontology 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 Mississippi medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Branson Smith, AGNP-C's specialty? ▼
Branson Smith, AGNP-C specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Jackson, Mississippi. Credentials: AGNP-C.
How much does Branson Smith, AGNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Branson Smith, AGNP-C wrote 65 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
What is Branson Smith, AGNP-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Branson Smith, AGNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.8/100 (Quality: 56.1, Cost: 48.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Branson Smith, AGNP-C located? ▼
Branson Smith, AGNP-C is located at 2500 N STATE ST, Jackson, MS, 39216. Phone: (601) 984-5500.
What is Branson Smith, AGNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Branson Smith, AGNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871068098, issued on 10/04/2018.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Branson Smith, AGNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Branson Smith, AGNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Branson Smith, AGNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Branson Smith, AGNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 65 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Branson Smith, AGNP-C's credentials? ▼
Branson Smith, AGNP-C's NPI is 1871068098 with credentials AGNP-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
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.
- 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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