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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1245826486 NP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in San Antonio, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,706 in Gerontology 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
86
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$896.19
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Carolyn Payne, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 86 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 86
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- $896.19
- 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.
Carolyn Payne, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Carolyn Payne, NP sits
This provider among gerontology nurse practitioner peers
Across the 1,301 gerontology nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Carolyn Payne, NP writes more Part D claims than 19% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one gerontology nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Carolyn Payne, NP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Carolyn Payne, NP?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
86 93% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Carolyn Payne, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Carolyn Payne, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 4458 MEDICAL DR STE 205, San Antonio, TX, 78229, with a listed phone of (210) 614-1515. NPI 1245826486 was issued on 12/11/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 86 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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 | 1245826486 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/11/2020 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Carolyn Payne, NP 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.
Cardiology Clinic OF San Antonio PLLC
San Antonio, TX
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 Carolyn Payne, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$896
Largest payer
Novo Nordisk 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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Carolyn Payne, NP. To verify Carolyn Payne, NP's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Carolyn Payne, NP - brand share 16.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 86 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.
86
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 135
- Total Day Supply
- 3,548
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $12K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $681
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.26
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% 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 |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 40 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Carolyn Payne, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Carolyn Payne, NP's 86 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Payne.
Dr. Estella Abam
APRN-C
Houston, TX
Dr. Cynthia Abarado
RN, GNP
Houston, TX
Dr. Sally Abare
ACNPC-AG
New Braunfels, TX
Dr. Lucille Abas
APRN-CNP
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Mihoko Abegunde
NP
Dallas, TX
Compare Gerontology 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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carolyn Payne, NP's specialty? ▼
Carolyn Payne, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in San Antonio, Texas. Credentials: NP.
How much does Carolyn Payne, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Carolyn Payne, NP wrote 86 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
What is Carolyn Payne, NP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Carolyn Payne, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Carolyn Payne, NP located? ▼
Carolyn Payne, NP is located at 4458 MEDICAL DR STE 205, San Antonio, TX, 78229. Phone: (210) 614-1515.
What is Carolyn Payne, NP's NPI number? ▼
Carolyn Payne, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245826486, issued on 12/11/2020.
Does Carolyn Payne, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Carolyn Payne, NP's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carolyn Payne, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carolyn Payne, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carolyn Payne, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Carolyn Payne, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 86 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carolyn Payne, NP's credentials? ▼
Carolyn Payne, NP's NPI is 1245826486 with credentials NP. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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