2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1184087629 NP
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DANIEL SHEPLER, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in ANDERSON, Indiana. 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 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
65 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DANIEL SHEPLER, NP filed 2,188 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in ANDERSON, Indiana, prescribing 87% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$1.4K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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DANIEL SHEPLER, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,188 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 DANIEL SHEPLER, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2016

NPI 1184087629

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,188 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Indiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DANIEL SHEPLER, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2210 JACKSON ST, ANDERSON, IN, 46016, with a listed phone of (765) 646-8444. NPI 1184087629 was issued on 04/01/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHEPLER 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 2,188 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $414K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

2210 JACKSON ST
ANDERSON, IN 46016

Provider Details

NPI 1184087629
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/01/2016

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 DANIEL SHEPLER, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

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

DANIEL SHEPLER, NP — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,188 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.

2,188
Total Claims
$414K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,935
Total Day Supply
87,227
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$330K
Generic Drug Cost
$84K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
56.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 105, 65-74: 32, 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 DANIEL SHEPLER, NP 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
Trazodone Hcl
166
Clonazepam
161
Alprazolam
147
Duloxetine Hcl
133
Quetiapine Fumarate
97
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
93
Hydroxyzine Hcl
93
Buspirone Hcl
77
Mirtazapine
69
Aripiprazole
65

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DANIEL SHEPLER, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL SHEPLER, NP's 2,188 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL SHEPLER, NP's specialty?
DANIEL SHEPLER, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in ANDERSON, Indiana. Credentials: NP.
How much does DANIEL SHEPLER, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL SHEPLER, NP wrote 2,188 Medicare Part D claims totaling $414K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
Where is DANIEL SHEPLER, NP located?
DANIEL SHEPLER, NP is located at 2210 JACKSON ST, ANDERSON, IN, 46016. Phone: (765) 646-8444.
What is DANIEL SHEPLER, NP's NPI number?
DANIEL SHEPLER, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184087629, issued on 04/01/2016.
Does DANIEL SHEPLER, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL SHEPLER, NP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $330K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL SHEPLER, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL SHEPLER, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Clonazepam, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL SHEPLER, NP accept Medicare?
DANIEL SHEPLER, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,188 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 DANIEL SHEPLER, NP's credentials?
DANIEL SHEPLER, NP's NPI is 1184087629 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

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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