2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1578762902 CRNP
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CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in SACRAMENTO, California. 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
938
Medicare Part D claims · 201 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$26.96
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP filed 938 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in SACRAMENTO, California, prescribing 70% generic.

938
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing
$26.96
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 ZEPEDA, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

938 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/16/2007

NPI 1578762902

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

938 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in California

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health 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).

CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 2025 MORSE AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95825, with a listed phone of (916) 973-4974. NPI 1578762902 was issued on 07/16/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZEPEDA 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 938 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 201 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $843K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

2025 MORSE AVE
SACRAMENTO, CA 95825

Provider Details

NPI 1578762902
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/16/2007

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 CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$27

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP. To verify CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 938 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.

938
Total Claims
$843K
Total Drug Cost
201
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,155
Total Day Supply
62,716
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$793K
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Antibiotic Claims
166

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.44
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 46, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP 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
Lactulose
160
Xifaxan
Rifaximin
156
Spironolactone
107
Furosemide
96
Ursodiol
59
Entecavir
43
Propranolol Hcl
32
Carvedilol
25
Azathioprine
23
Vemlidy
Tenofovir Alafenamide
22

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP's 938 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP's specialty?
CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in SACRAMENTO, California. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP wrote 938 Medicare Part D claims totaling $843K in drug costs for 201 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP located?
CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP is located at 2025 MORSE AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95825. Phone: (916) 973-4974.
What is CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP's NPI number?
CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578762902, issued on 07/16/2007.
Does CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $793K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lactulose, Xifaxan, Spironolactone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP accept Medicare?
CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 938 Part D claims and 201 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP's credentials?
CAROLYN ZEPEDA, CRNP's NPI is 1578762902 with credentials CRNP. 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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