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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1780972349 NP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Richmond, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 209,817 in Family 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
950
Medicare Part D claims · 134 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.2/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Dana Alderson, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 950 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 76.2/100
- MIPS score · -7 vs avg
- 950
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
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.
Dana Alderson, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
76 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Dana Alderson, NP sits
This provider among family nurse practitioner peers
Across the 27,154 family nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Dana Alderson, NP writes more Part D claims than 67% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 18% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one family nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Dana Alderson, NP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Dana Alderson, NP?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
950 22% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
76.2/100 6.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Dana Alderson, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 76.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) - 76.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Dana Alderson, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 9000 STONY POINT PKWY, Richmond, VA, 23235, with a listed phone of (804) 560-8921. NPI 1780972349 was issued on 07/18/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 950 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 134 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $378K in drug spend, split 52% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.6, Cost 56.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1780972349 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/18/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
76.2306
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.5816
Quality
56.1869
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Dana Alderson, NP 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.
Mcv Associated Physicians
Richmond, VA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Dana Alderson, NP - brand share 52.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
52% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 950 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.
950
Total Claims
$378K
Total Drug Cost
134
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,272
- Total Day Supply
- 33,976
- Brand vs Generic
- 52% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $370K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 83
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.10
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 52, 65-74: 56, 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.
What Dana Alderson, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
150 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
145 claims
- Trelegy Ellipta
Trelegy Ellipta
105 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 48
Montelukast Sodium
48 claims
- Azithromycin 47
Azithromycin
47 claims
- Symbicort 47
Symbicort
47 claims
- Methotrexate 32
Methotrexate
32 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 28
Fluticasone Propionate
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 150 |
| Prednisone | 145 |
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 105 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 48 |
| Azithromycin | 47 |
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 47 |
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 32 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 28 |
| Anoro Ellipta Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr | 27 |
| Spiriva Respimat Tiotropium Bromide | 23 |
* 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 Dana Alderson, NP 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
Dana Alderson, NP's 950 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alderson.
Dr. Elizabeth Abando
RN, IBCLC, FNP-BC
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Gilbert Abare
FNP
Chesapeake, VA
Dr. Aaiza Abbas
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Manassas, VA
Dr. Valerie Abbott
FNP
Roanoke, VA
Dr. Nashwa Abdalla
FNP-C
Falls Church, VA
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dana Alderson, NP's specialty? ▼
Dana Alderson, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Richmond, Virginia. Credentials: NP.
How much does Dana Alderson, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dana Alderson, NP wrote 950 Medicare Part D claims totaling $378K in drug costs for 134 beneficiaries.
What is Dana Alderson, NP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Dana Alderson, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.2/100 (Quality: 64.6, Cost: 56.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Dana Alderson, NP located? ▼
Dana Alderson, NP is located at 9000 STONY POINT PKWY, Richmond, VA, 23235. Phone: (804) 560-8921.
What is Dana Alderson, NP's NPI number? ▼
Dana Alderson, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780972349, issued on 07/18/2011.
Does Dana Alderson, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Dana Alderson, NP's prescribing is 52% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $370K 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 Dana Alderson, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dana Alderson, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Prednisone, Trelegy Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dana Alderson, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Dana Alderson, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 950 Part D claims and 134 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dana Alderson, NP's credentials? ▼
Dana Alderson, NP's NPI is 1780972349 with credentials NP. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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