2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1871916395 FNP
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Christy Tipton, FNP

Registered Nurse in Ripley, 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 377 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$232.1
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Christy Tipton, FNP filed 9,211 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in Ripley, Tennessee, prescribing 91% generic.

9K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$232.1
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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Christy Tipton, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

9,211 Top 2% higher than 98% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Christy Tipton, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/04/2014

NPI 1871916395

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,211 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Registered Nurse share within Tennessee

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Christy Tipton, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding FNP credentials at 326 ASBURY AVE, Ripley, TN, 38063, with a listed phone of (731) 221-2200. NPI 1871916395 was issued on 02/04/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Tipton 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 9,211 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 377 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $640K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%. 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

326 ASBURY AVE
Ripley, TN 38063

Provider Details

NPI 1871916395
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/04/2014

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 Tipton, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$232

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Generic-heavy

Christy Tipton, FNP — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 9,211 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.

9,211
Total Claims
$640K
Total Drug Cost
377
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,896
Total Day Supply
426,737
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$505K
Generic Drug Cost
$134K
Opioid Claims
712 (7.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
338

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 93, 65-74: 186, 75-84: 80, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Christy Tipton, FNP 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
431
Gabapentin
401
Amlodipine Besylate
375
Alprazolam
359
Atorvastatin Calcium
357
Losartan Potassium
295
Omeprazole
272
Potassium Chloride
245
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
198
Lisinopril
183

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How Christy Tipton, FNP fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

Christy Tipton, FNP's 9,211 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christy Tipton, FNP's specialty?
Christy Tipton, FNP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Ripley, Tennessee. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Christy Tipton, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Christy Tipton, FNP wrote 9,211 Medicare Part D claims totaling $640K in drug costs for 377 beneficiaries.
Where is Christy Tipton, FNP located?
Christy Tipton, FNP is located at 326 ASBURY AVE, Ripley, TN, 38063. Phone: (731) 221-2200.
What is Christy Tipton, FNP's NPI number?
Christy Tipton, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871916395, issued on 02/04/2014.
Does Christy Tipton, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Christy Tipton, FNP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $505K in brand drug costs.
Does Christy Tipton, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, Christy Tipton, FNP had 712 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christy Tipton, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christy Tipton, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christy Tipton, FNP accept Medicare?
Christy Tipton, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,211 Part D claims and 377 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christy Tipton, FNP's credentials?
Christy Tipton, FNP's NPI is 1871916395 with credentials FNP. 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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