2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1083816144 CRNP
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DAWN COSTON, CRNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$391.05
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DAWN COSTON, CRNP filed 1,184 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
$391.05
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.

DAWN COSTON, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,184 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

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 DAWN COSTON, CRNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2007

NPI 1083816144

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,184 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DAWN COSTON, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 1770 INDEPENDENCE CT, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL, 35216, with a listed phone of (205) 226-5900. NPI 1083816144 was issued on 06/01/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COSTON 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 1,184 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $343K in drug spend. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

1770 INDEPENDENCE CT
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35216

Provider Details

NPI 1083816144
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/01/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAWN COSTON, 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.

NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC
PELHAM, 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 DAWN COSTON, CRNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$391

Largest payer

Fresenius USA Marketing, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,184
Total Claims
$343K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,025
Total Day Supply
58,463
Generic Drug Cost
$106K
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
9.30
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 52, 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 DAWN COSTON, CRNP 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
Sevelamer Carbonate
209
Amlodipine Besylate
72
Auryxia
Ferric Citrate
48
Hydralazine Hcl
42
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine/Prilocaine
33
Clonidine Hcl
30
Pantoprazole Sodium
29
Velphoro
Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide
29
Lanthanum Carbonate
27
Atorvastatin Calcium
26

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DAWN COSTON, CRNP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

DAWN COSTON, CRNP's 1,184 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAWN COSTON, CRNP's specialty?
DAWN COSTON, CRNP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does DAWN COSTON, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAWN COSTON, CRNP wrote 1,184 Medicare Part D claims totaling $343K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
Where is DAWN COSTON, CRNP located?
DAWN COSTON, CRNP is located at 1770 INDEPENDENCE CT, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL, 35216. Phone: (205) 226-5900.
What is DAWN COSTON, CRNP's NPI number?
DAWN COSTON, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083816144, issued on 06/01/2007.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAWN COSTON, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAWN COSTON, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sevelamer Carbonate, Amlodipine Besylate, Auryxia. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAWN COSTON, CRNP accept Medicare?
DAWN COSTON, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,184 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAWN COSTON, CRNP's credentials?
DAWN COSTON, CRNP's NPI is 1083816144 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

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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