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CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in MACON, Georgia. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 418 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$885.02
46 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C filed 4,558 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in MACON, Georgia, prescribing 87% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$885.02
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.

CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,558 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2017

NPI 1417481516

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,558 273% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

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

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).

CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 2192 INGLESIDE AVE, MACON, GA, 31204, with a listed phone of (478) 336-5030. NPI 1417481516 was issued on 04/14/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALES 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 4,558 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 418 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $521K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. 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

2192 INGLESIDE AVE
MACON, GA 31204

Provider Details

NPI 1417481516
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/14/2017

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 CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$885

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 · Typical

CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,558 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.

4,558
Total Claims
$521K
Total Drug Cost
418
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,583
Total Day Supply
200,982
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$444K
Generic Drug Cost
$76K
Opioid Claims
36 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
105

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 69, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 116, 85+: 73

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C 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
Escitalopram Oxalate
175
Losartan Potassium
135
Metoprolol Succinate
135
Atorvastatin Calcium
129
Mirtazapine
127
Gabapentin
116
Levothyroxine Sodium
114
Quetiapine Fumarate
112
Omeprazole
95
Eliquis
Apixaban
87

* 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 CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C 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

CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C's 4,558 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C's specialty?
CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in MACON, Georgia. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C wrote 4,558 Medicare Part D claims totaling $521K in drug costs for 418 beneficiaries.
Where is CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C located?
CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C is located at 2192 INGLESIDE AVE, MACON, GA, 31204. Phone: (478) 336-5030.
What is CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C's NPI number?
CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417481516, issued on 04/14/2017.
Does CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $444K in brand drug costs.
Does CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
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 CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Losartan Potassium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C accept Medicare?
CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,558 Part D claims and 418 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C's credentials?
CRYSTAL BALES, FNP-C's NPI is 1417481516 with credentials 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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