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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1215247325 NP-C
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Bluefield, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 305 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$588.85
33 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Cathy Bryson, NP-C filed 5,439 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Bluefield, Virginia, prescribing 87% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- $588.85
- 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.
Cathy Bryson, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,439 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Cathy Bryson, NP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
5,439 345% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Cathy Bryson, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 106 HUFFARD DR, Bluefield, VA, 24605, with a listed phone of (276) 322-5732. NPI 1215247325 was issued on 10/08/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,439 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 305 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $583K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1215247325 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/08/2010 |
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 Cathy Bryson, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$589
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Cathy Bryson, NP-C - brand share 12.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 5,439 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.
5,439
Total Claims
$583K
Total Drug Cost
305
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 13,350
- Total Day Supply
- 394,716
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $498K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $84K
- Opioid Claims
- 30 (0.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 137
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.08
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 135, 75-84: 100, 85+: 41
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Cathy Bryson, NP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
269 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
257 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
213 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
198 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
166 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
161 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
158 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
150 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | 269 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 257 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 213 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 198 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 166 |
| Gabapentin | 161 |
| Lisinopril | 158 |
| Losartan Potassium | 150 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 143 |
| Omeprazole | 139 |
* 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 Cathy Bryson, NP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Cathy Bryson, NP-C's 5,439 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bryson.
Dr. Elizabeth Abando
RN, IBCLC, FNP-BC
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Gilbert Abare
FNP
Chesapeake, VA
Dr. Aaiza Abbas
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Manassas, VA
Dr. Valerie Abbott
FNP
Roanoke, VA
Dr. Nashwa Abdalla
FNP-C
Falls Church, VA
Compare Family 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 Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cathy Bryson, NP-C's specialty? ▼
Cathy Bryson, NP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Bluefield, Virginia. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Cathy Bryson, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Cathy Bryson, NP-C wrote 5,439 Medicare Part D claims totaling $583K in drug costs for 305 beneficiaries.
Where is Cathy Bryson, NP-C located? ▼
Cathy Bryson, NP-C is located at 106 HUFFARD DR, Bluefield, VA, 24605. Phone: (276) 322-5732.
What is Cathy Bryson, NP-C's NPI number? ▼
Cathy Bryson, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215247325, issued on 10/08/2010.
Does Cathy Bryson, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Cathy Bryson, NP-C's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $498K in brand drug costs.
Does Cathy Bryson, NP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Cathy Bryson, NP-C had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 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 Cathy Bryson, NP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cathy Bryson, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metformin Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cathy Bryson, NP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Cathy Bryson, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,439 Part D claims and 305 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cathy Bryson, NP-C's credentials? ▼
Cathy Bryson, NP-C's NPI is 1215247325 with credentials NP-C. 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.
- 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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