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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1528258852 NP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Henderson, North Carolina.
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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 885 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Celia Brinker, NP filed 8,962 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Henderson, North Carolina, prescribing 91% generic.
- 9K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
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.
Celia Brinker, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
8,962 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Celia Brinker, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
8,962 7× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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.
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Celia Brinker, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 480 RUIN CREEK RD, Henderson, NC, 27536, with a listed phone of (252) 492-3152. NPI 1528258852 was issued on 08/01/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,962 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 885 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $557K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
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.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1528258852 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/01/2007 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Celia Brinker, NP - brand share 8.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 8,962 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.
8,962
Total Claims
$557K
Total Drug Cost
885
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 18,054
- Total Day Supply
- 529,259
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $410K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $143K
- Opioid Claims
- 151 (1.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 174
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 100, 65-74: 383, 75-84: 299, 85+: 103
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Celia Brinker, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
430 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
405 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
356 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
325 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
312 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
299 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
295 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
266 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 430 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 405 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 356 |
| Lisinopril | 325 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 312 |
| Omeprazole | 299 |
| Metformin Hcl | 295 |
| Simvastatin | 266 |
| Losartan Potassium | 250 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 243 |
* 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 Celia Brinker, NP 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
Celia Brinker, NP's 8,962 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family 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 Brinker.
Dr. Aloysius Abaya
FNP
Wilson, NC
Dr. Megan Abbott
FNP-C
Asheville, NC
Dr. Sude Abdulahi
NP
Wake Forest, NC
Dr. Gwen Abdulhafid
NP
Sylva, NC
Dr. Natalie Abernathy
FNP-C
Connelly Springs, NC
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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Celia Brinker, NP's specialty? ▼
Celia Brinker, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Henderson, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does Celia Brinker, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Celia Brinker, NP wrote 8,962 Medicare Part D claims totaling $557K in drug costs for 885 beneficiaries.
Where is Celia Brinker, NP located? ▼
Celia Brinker, NP is located at 480 RUIN CREEK RD, Henderson, NC, 27536. Phone: (252) 492-3152.
What is Celia Brinker, NP's NPI number? ▼
Celia Brinker, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528258852, issued on 08/01/2007.
Does Celia Brinker, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Celia Brinker, NP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $410K in brand drug costs.
Does Celia Brinker, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Celia Brinker, NP had 151 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
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 Celia Brinker, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Celia Brinker, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrochlorothiazide, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Celia Brinker, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Celia Brinker, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,962 Part D claims and 885 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Celia Brinker, NP's credentials? ▼
Celia Brinker, NP's NPI is 1528258852 with credentials NP. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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