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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Registered Nurse NPI 1316456726 CRNP
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Gerontology Registered Nurse in Decatur, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 750 in Gerontology Registered Nurse, 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 · 474 beneficiaries · Gerontology Registered Nurse avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$121.4
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Debra Phillips, CRNP filed 1,067 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Registered Nurse in Decatur, Alabama, prescribing 92% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- $121.4
- 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 Phillips, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,067 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 Debra Phillips, CRNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
1,067 38% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Gerontology Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Alabama 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.
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 Phillips, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Registered Nurse provider holding CRNP credentials at 2828 HIGHWAY 31 S, Decatur, AL, 35603, with a listed phone of (256) 353-2000. NPI 1316456726 was issued on 09/28/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,067 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 474 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
Gerontology Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 750 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,721 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 | 1316456726 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | CRNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/28/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Debra Phillips, 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.
Decatur Med-Surg Clinic, LLC
Decatur, 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 Debra Phillips, CRNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$121
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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 · Generic-heavy
Debra Phillips, CRNP - brand share 5.0%
Gerontology Registered Nurse average
5% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,067 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.
1,067
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
474
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,288
- Total Day Supply
- 20,517
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $12K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (1.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 412
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 55, 65-74: 234, 75-84: 147, 85+: 38
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Debra Phillips, CRNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
142 claims
- Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin
78 claims
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
57 claims
- Cephalexin 42
Cephalexin
42 claims
- Fluconazole 40
Fluconazole
40 claims
- Methylprednisolone 37
Methylprednisolone
37 claims
- Cefdinir 35
Cefdinir
35 claims
- Prednisone 28
Prednisone
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 142 |
| Levofloxacin | 78 |
| Dexamethasone | 57 |
| Cephalexin | 42 |
| Fluconazole | 40 |
| Methylprednisolone | 37 |
| Cefdinir | 35 |
| Prednisone | 28 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 26 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 26 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Registered Nurse Overview
How Debra Phillips, CRNP fits within the Gerontology Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
750
Gerontology Registered Nurse Providers in US
48
States with Gerontology Registered Nurse
1,721
Avg Claims per Provider
Debra Phillips, CRNP's 1,067 claims are below the specialty average of 1,721.
Nearby Gerontology Registered Nurse Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Phillips.
Dr. Rakiya Adediji
CRNP
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Kayla Hightower
RN
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Kristin Jordan
APRN
Mobile, AL
Dr. Veronica McKenzie
RN
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Kimlyn McVay
RN
Dothan, AL
Compare Gerontology Registered Nurse 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 Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Debra Phillips, CRNP's specialty? ▼
Debra Phillips, CRNP specializes in Gerontology Registered Nurse and practices in Decatur, Alabama. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does Debra Phillips, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Debra Phillips, CRNP wrote 1,067 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 474 beneficiaries.
Where is Debra Phillips, CRNP located? ▼
Debra Phillips, CRNP is located at 2828 HIGHWAY 31 S, Decatur, AL, 35603. Phone: (256) 353-2000.
What is Debra Phillips, CRNP's NPI number? ▼
Debra Phillips, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316456726, issued on 09/28/2017.
Does Debra Phillips, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Debra Phillips, CRNP's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
Does Debra Phillips, CRNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Debra Phillips, CRNP had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Gerontology Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 750 Gerontology Registered Nurse providers across 48 states in the US. The average Gerontology Registered Nurse provider writes 1,721 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Debra Phillips, CRNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Debra Phillips, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Levofloxacin, Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Debra Phillips, CRNP accept Medicare? ▼
Debra Phillips, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,067 Part D claims and 474 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Debra Phillips, CRNP's credentials? ▼
Debra Phillips, CRNP's NPI is 1316456726 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
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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