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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1255705760 FNP-C
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Williamson, West 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 210,832 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 239 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$615.42
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Deborah Epling, FNP-C filed 8,156 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Williamson, West Virginia, prescribing 89% generic.
- 8K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $615.42
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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Deborah Epling, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
8,156 Top 3% higher than 97% 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 Deborah Epling, FNP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
8,156 7× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among West Virginia 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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Deborah Epling, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 184 E 2ND AVE STE 210, Williamson, WV, 25661, with a listed phone of (304) 236-5902. NPI 1255705760 was issued on 11/20/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,156 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 239 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $533K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1255705760 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/20/2015 |
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 Deborah Epling, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$615
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
Deborah Epling, FNP-C - brand share 10.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 8,156 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.
8,156
Total Claims
$533K
Total Drug Cost
239
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,559
- Total Day Supply
- 331,817
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $416K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $114K
- Opioid Claims
- 185 (2.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 310
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 89, 65-74: 102, 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 Deborah Epling, FNP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
545 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
286 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
279 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
260 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
247 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
234 claims
- Omeprazole 193
Omeprazole
193 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 185
Montelukast Sodium
185 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 545 |
| Lisinopril | 286 |
| Clonazepam | 279 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 260 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 247 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 234 |
| Omeprazole | 193 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 185 |
| Metformin Hcl | 153 |
| Simvastatin | 145 |
* 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 Deborah Epling, FNP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Deborah Epling, FNP-C's 8,156 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Epling.
Dr. Susan Abbott
FNP
Elkins, WV
Dr. Rebekah Abele
FNP-C
Charleston, WV
Dr. Benjamin Abersold
CNP
Maidsville, WV
Dr. Diane Abshire
RNC FNP
Parkersburg, WV
Dr. Adrienne Acord
FNP
Ravenswood, WV
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 West Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deborah Epling, FNP-C's specialty? ▼
Deborah Epling, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Williamson, West Virginia. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does Deborah Epling, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Deborah Epling, FNP-C wrote 8,156 Medicare Part D claims totaling $533K in drug costs for 239 beneficiaries.
Where is Deborah Epling, FNP-C located? ▼
Deborah Epling, FNP-C is located at 184 E 2ND AVE STE 210, Williamson, WV, 25661. Phone: (304) 236-5902.
What is Deborah Epling, FNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Deborah Epling, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255705760, issued on 11/20/2015.
Does Deborah Epling, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Deborah Epling, FNP-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $416K in brand drug costs.
Does Deborah Epling, FNP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Deborah Epling, FNP-C had 185 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 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 Deborah Epling, FNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Deborah Epling, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Lisinopril, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Deborah Epling, FNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Deborah Epling, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,156 Part D claims and 239 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Deborah Epling, FNP-C's credentials? ▼
Deborah Epling, FNP-C's NPI is 1255705760 with credentials FNP-C. 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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