2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1528365434 APN
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CARLA ADAMS, APN

Family Nurse Practitioner in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
359
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$882.88
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CARLA ADAMS, APN is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 359 claims across 63 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $882.88 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CARLA ADAMS, APN filed 359 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CARLA ADAMS, APN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/12/2011

NPI 1528365434

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

359 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

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

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).

CARLA ADAMS, APN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APN. NPI: 1528365434. 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.

CARLA ADAMS, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 322-3000. NPI 1528365434 was issued on 02/12/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 359 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend. 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

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1528365434
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/12/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CARLA ADAMS, APN 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.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
NASHVILLE, TN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 440039

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 CARLA ADAMS, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$883

Largest payer

SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

359
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
589
Total Day Supply
16,529
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Montelukast Sodium
19
Losartan Potassium
13
Meloxicam
13
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
12
Levothyroxine Sodium
11

* 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 CARLA ADAMS, APN 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

CARLA ADAMS, APN's 359 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARLA ADAMS, APN's specialty?
CARLA ADAMS, APN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: APN.
How much does CARLA ADAMS, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARLA ADAMS, APN wrote 359 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
Where is CARLA ADAMS, APN located?
CARLA ADAMS, APN is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
What is CARLA ADAMS, APN's NPI number?
CARLA ADAMS, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528365434, issued on 02/12/2011.
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 CARLA ADAMS, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARLA ADAMS, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Losartan Potassium, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARLA ADAMS, APN accept Medicare?
CARLA ADAMS, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 359 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARLA ADAMS, APN's credentials?
CARLA ADAMS, APN's NPI is 1528365434 with credentials APN. 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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