2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1457686065 ARNP
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CATHY DOTSON, ARNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$48.49
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CATHY DOTSON, ARNP filed 1,848 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, prescribing 84% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$48.49
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 DOTSON, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,848 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 CATHY DOTSON, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/15/2009

NPI 1457686065

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,848 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

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

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).

CATHY DOTSON, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 1306 VERSAILLES RD STE 120, LEXINGTON, KY, 40504, with a listed phone of (859) 259-2635. NPI 1457686065 was issued on 10/15/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOTSON 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 1,848 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $230K 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.

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

1306 VERSAILLES RD STE 120
LEXINGTON, KY 40504

Provider Details

NPI 1457686065
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/15/2009

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 DOTSON, ARNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$48

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 DOTSON, ARNP — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,848 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.

1,848
Total Claims
$230K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,672
Total Day Supply
105,752
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$191K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 62, 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 CATHY DOTSON, ARNP 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
Amlodipine Besylate
99
Lisinopril
98
Atorvastatin Calcium
95
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
79
Levothyroxine Sodium
65
Ozempic
Semaglutide
60
Losartan Potassium
58
Omeprazole
43
Metformin Hcl
40
Pravastatin Sodium
38

* 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 DOTSON, ARNP 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

CATHY DOTSON, ARNP's 1,848 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHY DOTSON, ARNP's specialty?
CATHY DOTSON, ARNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does CATHY DOTSON, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHY DOTSON, ARNP wrote 1,848 Medicare Part D claims totaling $230K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
Where is CATHY DOTSON, ARNP located?
CATHY DOTSON, ARNP is located at 1306 VERSAILLES RD STE 120, LEXINGTON, KY, 40504. Phone: (859) 259-2635.
What is CATHY DOTSON, ARNP's NPI number?
CATHY DOTSON, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457686065, issued on 10/15/2009.
Does CATHY DOTSON, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATHY DOTSON, ARNP's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $191K 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 CATHY DOTSON, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHY DOTSON, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHY DOTSON, ARNP accept Medicare?
CATHY DOTSON, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,848 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHY DOTSON, ARNP's credentials?
CATHY DOTSON, ARNP's NPI is 1457686065 with credentials ARNP. 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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