2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1124085972 APRN BC
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CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in CARTERSVILLE, Georgia. 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 · 324 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
74 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC filed 2,054 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in CARTERSVILLE, Georgia, prescribing 93% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$1.3K
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.

CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,054 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/26/2006

NPI 1124085972

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,054 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

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

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).

CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN BC credentials at 12 MEDICAL DR NE, CARTERSVILLE, GA, 30121, with a listed phone of (770) 386-1000. NPI 1124085972 was issued on 04/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COUSIN 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 2,054 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 324 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $122K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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

12 MEDICAL DR NE
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121

Provider Details

NPI 1124085972
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC 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.

ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM GEORGIA INC
CARTERSVILLE, GA
PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP OF GEORGIA LLC
FAYETTEVILLE, GA

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 CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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

CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 2,054 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.

2,054
Total Claims
$122K
Total Drug Cost
324
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,980
Total Day Supply
111,382
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$89K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
21 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
154

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 180, 75-84: 82, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
96
Amlodipine Besylate
78
Omeprazole
62
Levothyroxine Sodium
59
Diclofenac Sodium
58
Methylprednisolone
56
Azithromycin
52
Fluticasone Propionate
49
Tamsulosin Hcl
47
Rosuvastatin Calcium
42

* 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 CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC 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

CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC's 2,054 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC's specialty?
CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in CARTERSVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: APRN BC.
How much does CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC wrote 2,054 Medicare Part D claims totaling $122K in drug costs for 324 beneficiaries.
Where is CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC located?
CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC is located at 12 MEDICAL DR NE, CARTERSVILLE, GA, 30121. Phone: (770) 386-1000.
What is CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC's NPI number?
CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124085972, issued on 04/26/2006.
Does CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $89K in brand drug costs.
Does CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
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 CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC accept Medicare?
CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,054 Part D claims and 324 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC's credentials?
CARISALYN COUSIN, APRN BC's NPI is 1124085972 with credentials APRN BC. 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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