2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1679091169 AGNP
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CATINA ALFORD, AGNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in DURHAM, North Carolina. 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
763
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CATINA ALFORD, AGNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 763 claims across 58 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CATINA ALFORD, AGNP filed 763 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DURHAM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CATINA ALFORD, AGNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/05/2017

NPI 1679091169

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

763 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

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).

CATINA ALFORD, AGNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: AGNP. NPI: 1679091169. 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.

CATINA ALFORD, AGNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding AGNP credentials at 40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, DURHAM, NC, 27710, with a listed phone of (919) 620-4070. NPI 1679091169 was issued on 09/05/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALFORD 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 763 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.8%. 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

40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710

Provider Details

NPI 1679091169
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials AGNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/05/2017

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CATINA ALFORD, AGNP — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 763 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.

763
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
763
Total Day Supply
8,686
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
113 (14.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.49
Gender Split
78% female / 22% 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
Oxycodone Hcl
63
Valsartan
52
Lorazepam
45
Divalproex Sodium
44
Pravastatin Sodium
36
Tramadol Hcl
31
Trazodone Hcl
28
Escitalopram Oxalate
26
Metoprolol Succinate
25
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
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 CATINA ALFORD, AGNP 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

CATINA ALFORD, AGNP's 763 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALFORD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATINA ALFORD, AGNP's specialty?
CATINA ALFORD, AGNP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: AGNP.
How much does CATINA ALFORD, AGNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATINA ALFORD, AGNP wrote 763 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is CATINA ALFORD, AGNP located?
CATINA ALFORD, AGNP is located at 40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, DURHAM, NC, 27710. Phone: (919) 620-4070.
What is CATINA ALFORD, AGNP's NPI number?
CATINA ALFORD, AGNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679091169, issued on 09/05/2017.
Does CATINA ALFORD, AGNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATINA ALFORD, AGNP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does CATINA ALFORD, AGNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, CATINA ALFORD, AGNP had 113 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.8%.
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 CATINA ALFORD, AGNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATINA ALFORD, AGNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Valsartan, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATINA ALFORD, AGNP accept Medicare?
CATINA ALFORD, AGNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 763 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATINA ALFORD, AGNP's credentials?
CATINA ALFORD, AGNP's NPI is 1679091169 with credentials AGNP. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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