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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Registered Nurse NPI 1528269321 MSN ACNP
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Nephrology Registered Nurse in Mobile, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 135 in Nephrology Registered Nurse, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 203 beneficiaries · Nephrology Registered Nurse avg: 633
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP filed 1,417 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Registered Nurse in Mobile, Alabama.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
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Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,417 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
1,417 124% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Nephrology Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Alabama 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.
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).
Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Registered Nurse provider holding MSN ACNP credentials at 124 S UNIVERSITY BLVD STE A, Mobile, AL, 36608, with a listed phone of (251) 343-5004. NPI 1528269321 was issued on 05/30/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,417 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 203 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $112K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
Nephrology Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 135 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 633 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 | 1528269321 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | MSN ACNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/30/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP 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.
Mid-South Home Care Services LLC
Mobile, AL
Nephrology Associates OF Mobile, P.A.
Mobile, AL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,417
Total Claims
$112K
Total Drug Cost
203
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,381
- Total Day Supply
- 62,029
- Generic Drug Cost
- $32K
- Opioid Claims
- 41 (2.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 224
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.64
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 47, 65-74: 57, 75-84: 55, 85+: 44
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fluconazole
Fluconazole
62 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
45 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
44 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
40 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
39 claims
- Cefdinir
Cefdinir
34 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
29 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 62 |
| Azithromycin | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 44 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 40 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 39 |
| Cefdinir | 34 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 29 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 28 |
| Furosemide | 27 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 27 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Registered Nurse Overview
How Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP fits within the Nephrology Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
135
Nephrology Registered Nurse Providers in US
37
States with Nephrology Registered Nurse
633
Avg Claims per Provider
Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP's 1,417 claims are above the specialty average of 633.
Nearby Nephrology Registered Nurse Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Avinger.
Compare Nephrology Registered Nurse 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 Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nephrology Registered Nurse peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP's specialty? ▼
Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP specializes in Nephrology Registered Nurse and practices in Mobile, Alabama. Credentials: MSN ACNP.
How much does Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP wrote 1,417 Medicare Part D claims totaling $112K in drug costs for 203 beneficiaries.
Where is Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP located? ▼
Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP is located at 124 S UNIVERSITY BLVD STE A, Mobile, AL, 36608. Phone: (251) 343-5004.
What is Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP's NPI number? ▼
Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528269321, issued on 05/30/2007.
Does Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Nephrology Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 135 Nephrology Registered Nurse providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nephrology Registered Nurse provider writes 633 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluconazole, Azithromycin, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP accept Medicare? ▼
Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,417 Part D claims and 203 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP's credentials? ▼
Christine Avinger, MSN ACNP's NPI is 1528269321 with credentials MSN ACNP. 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
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.