2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1669427217 FNP
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DEBRA PARSONS, FNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in PINEHURST, North Carolina. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 337 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.9K
100 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DEBRA PARSONS, FNP filed 3,212 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in PINEHURST, North Carolina, prescribing 42% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
42%
generic prescribing
$1.9K
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.

DEBRA PARSONS, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,212 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 DEBRA PARSONS, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2006

NPI 1669427217

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,212 150% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

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).

DEBRA PARSONS, FNP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in PINEHURST, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP. NPI: 1669427217. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DEBRA PARSONS, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 205 PAGE RD, PINEHURST, NC, 28374, with a listed phone of (910) 295-5511. NPI 1669427217 was issued on 05/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PARSONS 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 3,212 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 337 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.4 million in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% 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

205 PAGE RD
PINEHURST, NC 28374

Provider Details

NPI 1669427217
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEBRA PARSONS, FNP 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.

PINEHURST MEDICAL CLINIC INC
PINEHURST, 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).

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 DEBRA PARSONS, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.9K

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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 · Brand-heavy

DEBRA PARSONS, FNP — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 3,212 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.

3,212
Total Claims
$2.4M
Total Drug Cost
337
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,584
Total Day Supply
163,536
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$24K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.10
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 90, 65-74: 158, 75-84: 75, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
348
Ozempic
Semaglutide
202
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
193
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
127
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
112
Glipizide Er
Glipizide
107
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
83
Methimazole
82
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
80
Novolog
Insulin Aspart
75

* 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 DEBRA PARSONS, FNP 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

DEBRA PARSONS, FNP's 3,212 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology 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 PARSONS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEBRA PARSONS, FNP's specialty?
DEBRA PARSONS, FNP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in PINEHURST, North Carolina. Credentials: FNP.
How much does DEBRA PARSONS, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEBRA PARSONS, FNP wrote 3,212 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.4M in drug costs for 337 beneficiaries.
Where is DEBRA PARSONS, FNP located?
DEBRA PARSONS, FNP is located at 205 PAGE RD, PINEHURST, NC, 28374. Phone: (910) 295-5511.
What is DEBRA PARSONS, FNP's NPI number?
DEBRA PARSONS, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669427217, issued on 05/23/2006.
Does DEBRA PARSONS, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEBRA PARSONS, FNP's prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.2M 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 DEBRA PARSONS, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEBRA PARSONS, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Ozempic, Trulicity. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEBRA PARSONS, FNP accept Medicare?
DEBRA PARSONS, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,212 Part D claims and 337 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEBRA PARSONS, FNP's credentials?
DEBRA PARSONS, FNP's NPI is 1669427217 with credentials FNP. 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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