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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1427039155 NP
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Nurse Practitioner in Dobson, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,227 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 386 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Darren Absher, NP filed 1,356 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Dobson, North Carolina, prescribing 89% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Darren Absher, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,356 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Darren Absher, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,356 25% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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.
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Darren Absher, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 111 COMER ST, Dobson, NC, 27017, with a listed phone of (363) 864-4523. NPI 1427039155 was issued on 11/09/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,356 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 386 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $83K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1427039155 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/09/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Darren Absher, 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.
Wake Forest Health Network LLC
High Point, NC
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston Salem, NC
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 · Typical
Darren Absher, NP - brand share 10.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,356 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.
1,356
Total Claims
$83K
Total Drug Cost
386
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,633
- Total Day Supply
- 70,679
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $62K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $20K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 174
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 57, 65-74: 187, 75-84: 107, 85+: 35
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Darren Absher, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
71 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
70 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy…
Doxycycline Monohydrate
53 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
52 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
49 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
39 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
34 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 71 |
| Lisinopril | 70 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 53 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 49 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 39 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 34 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 32 |
| Omeprazole | 32 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 27 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Darren Absher, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Darren Absher, NP's 1,356 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Absher.
Dr. Whitney Abel
NP
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Irene Abella
NP
Durham, NC
Dr. Britney Abney
FNP
Huntersville, NC
Nita Abraham
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Pamela Abraham
NP
Charlotte, NC
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darren Absher, NP's specialty? ▼
Darren Absher, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Dobson, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does Darren Absher, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Darren Absher, NP wrote 1,356 Medicare Part D claims totaling $83K in drug costs for 386 beneficiaries.
Where is Darren Absher, NP located? ▼
Darren Absher, NP is located at 111 COMER ST, Dobson, NC, 27017. Phone: (363) 864-4523.
What is Darren Absher, NP's NPI number? ▼
Darren Absher, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427039155, issued on 11/09/2005.
Does Darren Absher, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Darren Absher, NP's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $62K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,227 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 Darren Absher, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Darren Absher, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Darren Absher, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Darren Absher, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,356 Part D claims and 386 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Darren Absher, NP's credentials? ▼
Darren Absher, NP's NPI is 1427039155 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.
- 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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