2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1235898875 FNP-BC
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Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in Chapel Hill, 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 209,817 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
246
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC filed 246 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, prescribing 42% generic.

246
Part D claims, 2023
42%
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.

Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

246 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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 Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/10/2021

NPI 1235898875

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

246 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker — 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician — 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist — 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist — 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant — 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Family Nurse Practitioner — 3%Family Nurse Practitioner3%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

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).

Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 300 MEADOWMONT VILLAGE CIR STE 202, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, with a listed phone of (984) 974-4401. NPI 1235898875 was issued on 12/10/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Simmons 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 246 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.9 million in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% 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

300 MEADOWMONT VILLAGE CIR STE 202
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Provider Details

NPI 1235898875
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/10/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

University OF North Carolina AT Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC — brand share 58.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 246 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.

246
Total Claims
$1.9M
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
358
Total Day Supply
10,405
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.8M
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.26
Gender Split
34% female / 66% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 16, 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 Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC 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
Radicava Ors
Edaravone
76
Relyvrio
Sod Phenylbutyrat/Taurursodiol
61
Riluzole
45
Gabapentin
14
Baclofen
12

* 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 Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC 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

Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC's 246 claims are below 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 Simmons.

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 Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC's specialty?
Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC wrote 246 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.9M in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC located?
Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC is located at 300 MEADOWMONT VILLAGE CIR STE 202, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517. Phone: (984) 974-4401.
What is Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC's NPI number?
Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235898875, issued on 12/10/2021.
Does Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC's prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.8M 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 Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Radicava Ors, Relyvrio, Riluzole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 246 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC's credentials?
Chelsea Simmons, FNP-BC's NPI is 1235898875 with credentials FNP-BC. 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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.