2026 NPPES data Gerontology Registered Nurse NPI 1316456726 CRNP
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DEBRA PHILLIPS, CRNP

Gerontology Registered Nurse in DECATUR, 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 · 474 beneficiaries · Gerontology Registered Nurse avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
95%
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)
What the federal data reveals: DEBRA PHILLIPS, CRNP is a Gerontology Registered Nurse ([object Object]) practicing in DECATUR, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 474 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $121.4 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DEBRA PHILLIPS, CRNP filed 1,067 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DECATUR, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DEBRA PHILLIPS, CRNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/28/2017

NPI 1316456726

Primary specialty

Gerontology Registered Nurse

Niche

749 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,067 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,721

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Gerontology Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Gerontology Registered Nurse share within Alabama

1. Gerontology Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Registered Nurse share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gerontology Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Registered Nurse) — 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.

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DEBRA PHILLIPS, CRNP is a Gerontology Registered Nurse provider practicing in DECATUR, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CRNP. NPI: 1316456726. 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 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PHILLIPS 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 1,067 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 474 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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 Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 749 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. 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

2828 HIGHWAY 31 S
DECATUR, AL 35603

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%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% 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 / 95% 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.

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.

749
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.

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

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 95% 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 749 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

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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