2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1548727522 APRN, FNP-C
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CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in COVINGTON, Tennessee. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 139 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$740.15
47 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in COVINGTON, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 139 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $740.15 across 47 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C filed 2,208 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COVINGTON, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/26/2019

NPI 1548727522

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,208 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

1. Primary Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Primary Care 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).

CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in COVINGTON, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN, FNP-C. NPI: 1548727522. 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.

CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN, FNP-C credentials at 1997 HIGHWAY 51 S, COVINGTON, TN, 38019, with a listed phone of (901) 476-8967. NPI 1548727522 was issued on 02/26/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOFORTH 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 2,208 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 139 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $593K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

1997 HIGHWAY 51 S
COVINGTON, TN 38019

Provider Details

NPI 1548727522
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN, FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/26/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C 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.

PROFESSIONAL CARE SERVICES OF WEST TN, INC.
RIPLEY, TN

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 CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$740

Largest payer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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

CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,208 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.

2,208
Total Claims
$593K
Total Drug Cost
139
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,759
Total Day Supply
81,617
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$527K
Generic Drug Cost
$66K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 103, 65-74: 32, 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.

Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
151
Lamotrigine
107
Sertraline Hcl
106
Quetiapine Fumarate
105
Clonazepam
94
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
90
Hydroxyzine Hcl
84
Aripiprazole
83
Vraylar
Cariprazine Hcl
75
Duloxetine Hcl
74

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C's 2,208 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GOFORTH.

Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C's specialty?
CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in COVINGTON, Tennessee. Credentials: APRN, FNP-C.
How much does CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C wrote 2,208 Medicare Part D claims totaling $593K in drug costs for 139 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C located?
CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C is located at 1997 HIGHWAY 51 S, COVINGTON, TN, 38019. Phone: (901) 476-8967.
What is CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C's NPI number?
CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548727522, issued on 02/26/2019.
Does CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $527K in brand drug costs.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Lamotrigine, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C accept Medicare?
CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,208 Part D claims and 139 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C's credentials?
CHRISTY GOFORTH, APRN, FNP-C's NPI is 1548727522 with credentials APRN, FNP-C. 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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