2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1447372297
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CAROLE BALLEW

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia. 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
467
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.4K
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CAROLE BALLEW filed 467 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, prescribing 84% generic.

467
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$2.4K
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.

CAROLE BALLEW's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

467 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 CAROLE BALLEW?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2007

NPI 1447372297

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

467 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care 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).

CAROLE BALLEW appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider at 1215 LEE STREET, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22908, with a listed phone of (434) 982-4456. NPI 1447372297 was issued on 04/04/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALLEW 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 467 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $112K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

1215 LEE STREET
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22908

Provider Details

NPI 1447372297
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/04/2007

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 CAROLE BALLEW. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

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 · Typical

CAROLE BALLEW — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 467 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.

467
Total Claims
$112K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
833
Total Day Supply
24,020
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$91K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.43
Gender Split
24% female / 76% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 11, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CAROLE BALLEW 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
Mupirocin
45
Warfarin Sodium
44
Eliquis
Apixaban
17
Olmesartan Medoxomil
15
Atorvastatin Calcium
14
Nystatin
14
Bumetanide
13
Levothyroxine Sodium
13
Pantoprazole Sodium
12
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CAROLE BALLEW fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROLE BALLEW's 467 claims are below the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROLE BALLEW's specialty?
CAROLE BALLEW specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia.
How much does CAROLE BALLEW prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROLE BALLEW wrote 467 Medicare Part D claims totaling $112K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROLE BALLEW located?
CAROLE BALLEW is located at 1215 LEE STREET, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22908. Phone: (434) 982-4456.
What is CAROLE BALLEW's NPI number?
CAROLE BALLEW's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447372297, issued on 04/04/2007.
Does CAROLE BALLEW prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROLE BALLEW's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $91K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAROLE BALLEW prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROLE BALLEW's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Warfarin Sodium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROLE BALLEW accept Medicare?
CAROLE BALLEW appears in CMS Medicare data with 467 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROLE BALLEW's credentials?
CAROLE BALLEW's NPI is 1447372297. 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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