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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1316271430 CRNP
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Nurse Practitioner in Huntsville, 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 87,700 in Nurse Practitioner, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 265 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$263.14
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Cynthia Whitten, CRNP filed 3,096 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Huntsville, Alabama, prescribing 86% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $263.14
- 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.
Cynthia Whitten, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,096 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 Cynthia Whitten, CRNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
3,096 186% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Nurse Practitioner 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).
Cynthia Whitten, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 101 SIVLEY RD SW, Huntsville, AL, 35801, with a listed phone of (256) 801-6036. NPI 1316271430 was issued on 09/22/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,096 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 265 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $308K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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 | 1316271430 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | CRNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/22/2009 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Cynthia Whitten, CRNP 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.
United Doctors Family Medical Center LLC
Boaz, 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).
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 Cynthia Whitten, CRNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$263
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
Cynthia Whitten, CRNP - brand share 13.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,096 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.
3,096
Total Claims
$308K
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,115
- Total Day Supply
- 208,345
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $253K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $53K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 88
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Cynthia Whitten, CRNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
242 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
137 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
135 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
133 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
100 claims
- Metformin Hcl 94
Metformin Hcl
94 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 89
Metoprolol Succinate
89 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 78
Hydrochlorothiazide
78 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 242 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 137 |
| Lisinopril | 135 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 133 |
| Losartan Potassium | 100 |
| Metformin Hcl | 94 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 89 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 78 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 76 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 74 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Cynthia Whitten, CRNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Cynthia Whitten, CRNP's 3,096 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Whitten.
Dr. Jon Aaron
CRNP
Jasper, AL
Dr. Brittney Abercrombie
CRNP
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Janice Abrams
CRNP
Owens Cross Roads, AL
Dr. Sherri Abrams-Phillips
CRNP
Birmingham, AL
Amber Acklin Moore
Birmingham, AL
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cynthia Whitten, CRNP's specialty? ▼
Cynthia Whitten, CRNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Huntsville, Alabama. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does Cynthia Whitten, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Cynthia Whitten, CRNP wrote 3,096 Medicare Part D claims totaling $308K in drug costs for 265 beneficiaries.
Where is Cynthia Whitten, CRNP located? ▼
Cynthia Whitten, CRNP is located at 101 SIVLEY RD SW, Huntsville, AL, 35801. Phone: (256) 801-6036.
What is Cynthia Whitten, CRNP's NPI number? ▼
Cynthia Whitten, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316271430, issued on 09/22/2009.
Does Cynthia Whitten, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Cynthia Whitten, CRNP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $253K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Cynthia Whitten, CRNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cynthia Whitten, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cynthia Whitten, CRNP accept Medicare? ▼
Cynthia Whitten, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,096 Part D claims and 265 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cynthia Whitten, CRNP's credentials? ▼
Cynthia Whitten, CRNP's NPI is 1316271430 with credentials CRNP. 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).
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