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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1316967086 FNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Albemarle, North Carolina.
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
809
Medicare Part D claims · 114 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data shows
Brenda Harkey, FNP filed 809 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Albemarle, North Carolina.
- 809
- Part D claims, 2023
- ≥73rd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Brenda Harkey, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
809 ≥ 73rd percentile 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Brenda Harkey, FNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
809 34% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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.
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).
Brenda Harkey, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 232 CONCORD RD, Albemarle, NC, 28001, with a listed phone of (704) 986-3900. NPI 1316967086 was issued on 07/19/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 809 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 114 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend.
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 | 1316967086 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/19/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
809
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
114
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,557
- Total Day Supply
- 44,523
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 34
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.10
- Gender Split
- 76% female / 24% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brenda Harkey, FNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
49 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
47 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
39 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
31 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
30 claims
- Glimepiride
Glimepiride
30 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
28 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 49 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 39 |
| Omeprazole | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 |
| Glimepiride | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium | 28 |
| Lorazepam | 22 |
| Meloxicam | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 19 |
* 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 Brenda Harkey, FNP 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
Brenda Harkey, FNP's 809 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Harkey.
Dr. Aloysius Abaya
FNP
Wilson, NC
Dr. Megan Abbott
FNP-C
Asheville, NC
Dr. Sude Abdulahi
NP
Wake Forest, NC
Dr. Gwen Abdulhafid
NP
Sylva, NC
Dr. Natalie Abernathy
FNP-C
Connelly Springs, NC
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 North Carolina 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 Brenda Harkey, FNP's specialty? ▼
Brenda Harkey, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Albemarle, North Carolina. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Brenda Harkey, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brenda Harkey, FNP wrote 809 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 114 beneficiaries.
Where is Brenda Harkey, FNP located? ▼
Brenda Harkey, FNP is located at 232 CONCORD RD, Albemarle, NC, 28001. Phone: (704) 986-3900.
What is Brenda Harkey, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Brenda Harkey, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316967086, issued on 07/19/2006.
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 Brenda Harkey, FNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brenda Harkey, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brenda Harkey, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Brenda Harkey, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 809 Part D claims and 114 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brenda Harkey, FNP's credentials? ▼
Brenda Harkey, FNP's NPI is 1316967086 with credentials FNP. 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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