2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1992777825 APRN
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DANA SEARS, APRN

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DANA SEARS, APRN filed 1,578 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, prescribing 84% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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DANA SEARS, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,578 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 DANA SEARS, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/04/2006

NPI 1992777825

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,578 174% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

DANA SEARS, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 3101 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 2A, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40220, with a listed phone of (502) 454-6000. NPI 1992777825 was issued on 02/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SEARS 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 1,578 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $216K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

3101 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 2A
LOUISVILLE, KY 40220

Provider Details

NPI 1992777825
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/04/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DANA SEARS, APRN — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,578 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.

1,578
Total Claims
$216K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,949
Total Day Supply
85,444
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$181K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DANA SEARS, APRN 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
Diclofenac Sodium
106
Atorvastatin Calcium
79
Metformin Hcl
79
Lisinopril
63
Amlodipine Besylate
52
Meloxicam
50
Losartan Potassium
43
Ozempic
Semaglutide
40
Fluticasone Propionate
39
Atovaquone-Proguanil Hcl
Atovaquone/Proguanil Hcl
36

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DANA SEARS, APRN fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

DANA SEARS, APRN's 1,578 claims are above the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANA SEARS, APRN's specialty?
DANA SEARS, APRN specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does DANA SEARS, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANA SEARS, APRN wrote 1,578 Medicare Part D claims totaling $216K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
Where is DANA SEARS, APRN located?
DANA SEARS, APRN is located at 3101 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 2A, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40220. Phone: (502) 454-6000.
What is DANA SEARS, APRN's NPI number?
DANA SEARS, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992777825, issued on 02/04/2006.
Does DANA SEARS, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANA SEARS, APRN's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $181K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANA SEARS, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANA SEARS, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANA SEARS, APRN accept Medicare?
DANA SEARS, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,578 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANA SEARS, APRN's credentials?
DANA SEARS, APRN's NPI is 1992777825 with credentials APRN. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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