2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1679207153 FNP
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COLLEEN DECATO, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in WILLIAMSTON, North 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
467
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$26.72
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: COLLEEN DECATO, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in WILLIAMSTON, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 467 claims across 145 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $26.72 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: COLLEEN DECATO, FNP filed 467 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WILLIAMSTON, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

COLLEEN DECATO, FNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2022

NPI 1679207153

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

467 62% 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

Family Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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).

COLLEEN DECATO, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in WILLIAMSTON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP. NPI: 1679207153. 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.

COLLEEN DECATO, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 1309 BRENTWAY AVE, WILLIAMSTON, NC, 27892, with a listed phone of (252) 362-3660. NPI 1679207153 was issued on 07/12/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DECATO 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 467 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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

1309 BRENTWAY AVE
WILLIAMSTON, NC 27892

Provider Details

NPI 1679207153
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/12/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where COLLEEN DECATO, FNP 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.

CAROLINA QUICKCARE FAMILY PRACTICE, PLLC
WASHINGTON, NC
MINUTECLINIC DIAGNOSTIC OF NORTH CAROLINA PC
RALEIGH, 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).

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 COLLEEN DECATO, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$27

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

COLLEEN DECATO, FNP — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 467 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.

467
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
692
Total Day Supply
17,084
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
83

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
41
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
34
Prednisone
17
Allopurinol
14
Lovastatin
14
Metoprolol Tartrate
14
Amlodipine Besylate
13
Omeprazole
13
Hydrochlorothiazide
11

* 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 COLLEEN DECATO, FNP 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

COLLEEN DECATO, FNP's 467 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 DECATO.

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COLLEEN DECATO, FNP's specialty?
COLLEEN DECATO, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in WILLIAMSTON, North Carolina. Credentials: FNP.
How much does COLLEEN DECATO, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, COLLEEN DECATO, FNP wrote 467 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
Where is COLLEEN DECATO, FNP located?
COLLEEN DECATO, FNP is located at 1309 BRENTWAY AVE, WILLIAMSTON, NC, 27892. Phone: (252) 362-3660.
What is COLLEEN DECATO, FNP's NPI number?
COLLEEN DECATO, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679207153, issued on 07/12/2022.
Does COLLEEN DECATO, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
COLLEEN DECATO, FNP's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K 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 COLLEEN DECATO, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, COLLEEN DECATO, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does COLLEEN DECATO, FNP accept Medicare?
COLLEEN DECATO, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 467 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify COLLEEN DECATO, FNP's credentials?
COLLEEN DECATO, FNP's NPI is 1679207153 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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