2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1184173502
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CATHERINE ADAMS

Family Nurse Practitioner in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
69
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$25.46
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CATHERINE ADAMS filed 69 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, prescribing 70% generic.

69
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing
$25.46
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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CATHERINE ADAMS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

69 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CATHERINE ADAMS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2016

NPI 1184173502

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

69 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

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

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).

CATHERINE ADAMS is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1184173502. 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.

CATHERINE ADAMS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (800) 822-8816. NPI 1184173502 was issued on 09/27/2016. 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 69 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K 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.

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

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1184173502
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/27/2016

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 CATHERINE ADAMS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$25

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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 · Above average

CATHERINE ADAMS — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 69 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.

69
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
105
Total Day Supply
2,429
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$696
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 15, 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.

Drug Claims
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
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 CATHERINE ADAMS 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

CATHERINE ADAMS's 69 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE ADAMS's specialty?
CATHERINE ADAMS specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.
How much does CATHERINE ADAMS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE ADAMS wrote 69 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is CATHERINE ADAMS located?
CATHERINE ADAMS is located at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (800) 822-8816.
What is CATHERINE ADAMS's NPI number?
CATHERINE ADAMS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184173502, issued on 09/27/2016.
Does CATHERINE ADAMS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATHERINE ADAMS's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
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 CATHERINE ADAMS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHERINE ADAMS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Farxiga. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHERINE ADAMS accept Medicare?
CATHERINE ADAMS appears in CMS Medicare data with 69 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE ADAMS's credentials?
CATHERINE ADAMS's NPI is 1184173502. 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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