2026 NPPES data Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse NPI 1346850906
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CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO

Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse in COLUMBIA, South 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$81.76
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO filed 2,724 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, prescribing 86% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$81.76
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.

CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,724 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/07/2020

NPI 1346850906

Primary specialty

Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Rare

174 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,724 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,268

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse share within South Carolina

1. Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse) — 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).

CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse provider at 111 DOCTOR CIR, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (800) 491-0909. NPI 1346850906 was issued on 08/07/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PAPPALARDO 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 2,724 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $291K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%. 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.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 174 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 3,268 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

111 DOCTOR CIR
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1346850906
Specialty Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/07/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO 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.

SC HOUSE CALLS INC
WEST COLUMBIA, SC

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

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 CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$82

Largest payer

Dexcom, 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

CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,724 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.

2,724
Total Claims
$291K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,208
Total Day Supply
147,140
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$232K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Opioid Claims
80 (2.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
140

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.31
Gender Split
68% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 50, 75-84: 49, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO 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
85
Gabapentin
84
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
79
Furosemide
72
Levothyroxine Sodium
71
Lisinopril
66
Atorvastatin Calcium
64
Potassium Chloride
64
Metformin Hcl
52
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
47

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Overview

How CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO fits within the Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

174
Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Providers in US
39
States with Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
3,268
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO's 2,724 claims are below the specialty average of 3,268.

Nearby Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO's specialty?
CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO specializes in Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina.
How much does CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO wrote 2,724 Medicare Part D claims totaling $291K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO located?
CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO is located at 111 DOCTOR CIR, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203. Phone: (800) 491-0909.
What is CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO's NPI number?
CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346850906, issued on 08/07/2020.
Does CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $232K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO had 80 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 174 Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse providers across 39 states in the US. The average Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse provider writes 3,268 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO accept Medicare?
CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,724 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO's credentials?
CHRISTINA PAPPALARDO's NPI is 1346850906. 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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