2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1942954698 FNP
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Brittany Shepherd, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in Scottsdale, Arizona. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 414 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$42.23
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Brittany Shepherd, FNP filed 2,286 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Scottsdale, Arizona, prescribing 98% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
$42.23
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.

Brittany Shepherd, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,286 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Brittany Shepherd, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/10/2022

NPI 1942954698

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,286 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Arizona

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

Brittany Shepherd, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 33747 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD, Scottsdale, AZ, 85266, with a listed phone of (602) 795-8700. NPI 1942954698 was issued on 02/10/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Shepherd 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 2,286 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 414 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $92K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.0%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 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

33747 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD
Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Provider Details

NPI 1942954698
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/10/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Brittany Shepherd, FNP 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.

Arizona Spine And Pain Specialists LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
Bhsm Rehabilitation LLC
Peoria, AZ

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 Brittany Shepherd, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$42

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Generic-heavy

Brittany Shepherd, FNP — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 2,286 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.

2,286
Total Claims
$92K
Total Drug Cost
414
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,389
Total Day Supply
67,676
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$41K
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Opioid Claims
1,075 (47.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 90, 65-74: 190, 75-84: 116, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Brittany Shepherd, FNP 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
337
Gabapentin
331
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
272
Oxycodone Hcl
171
Tramadol Hcl
142
Meloxicam
141
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
129
Tizanidine Hcl
126
Pregabalin
111
Methocarbamol
88

* 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 Brittany Shepherd, FNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Brittany Shepherd, FNP's 2,286 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arizona

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

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 Arizona 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 Brittany Shepherd, FNP's specialty?
Brittany Shepherd, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Scottsdale, Arizona. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Brittany Shepherd, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Brittany Shepherd, FNP wrote 2,286 Medicare Part D claims totaling $92K in drug costs for 414 beneficiaries.
Where is Brittany Shepherd, FNP located?
Brittany Shepherd, FNP is located at 33747 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD, Scottsdale, AZ, 85266. Phone: (602) 795-8700.
What is Brittany Shepherd, FNP's NPI number?
Brittany Shepherd, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942954698, issued on 02/10/2022.
Does Brittany Shepherd, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Brittany Shepherd, FNP's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K in brand drug costs.
Does Brittany Shepherd, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, Brittany Shepherd, FNP had 1,075 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.0%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 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 Brittany Shepherd, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brittany Shepherd, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brittany Shepherd, FNP accept Medicare?
Brittany Shepherd, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,286 Part D claims and 414 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brittany Shepherd, FNP's credentials?
Brittany Shepherd, FNP's NPI is 1942954698 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

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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