2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1063636728 ANP
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DIANE BROWN, ANP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in HAMLET, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 453 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.7887/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$723.62
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DIANE BROWN, ANP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in HAMLET, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 453 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.7887/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $723.62 across 44 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DIANE BROWN, ANP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.7887 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,300 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DIANE BROWN, ANP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2007

NPI 1063636728

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,300 341% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

MIPS final score

89.7887/100 6.688700000000011% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DIANE BROWN, ANP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.7887/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 89.7887/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.8%
MIPS final score (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 89.7887/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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DIANE BROWN, ANP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in HAMLET, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ANP. NPI: 1063636728. 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.

DIANE BROWN, ANP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding ANP credentials at 1000 W HAMLET AVE, HAMLET, NC, 28345, with a listed phone of (910) 205-0400. NPI 1063636728 was issued on 04/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWN 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 5,300 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 453 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $733K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.7887/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.0697, Cost 70.9147), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1000 W HAMLET AVE
HAMLET, NC 28345

Provider Details

NPI 1063636728
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ANP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/12/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.7887
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.0697
Quality
70.9147
Cost
95
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 DIANE BROWN, ANP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$724

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 · Typical

DIANE BROWN, ANP — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 5,300 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.

5,300
Total Claims
$733K
Total Drug Cost
453
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,477
Total Day Supply
274,572
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$603K
Generic Drug Cost
$128K
Opioid Claims
118 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
86

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 130, 65-74: 190, 75-84: 104, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
246
Furosemide
214
Omeprazole
165
Gabapentin
140
Atorvastatin Calcium
138
Levothyroxine Sodium
136
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
105
Trazodone Hcl
105
Losartan Potassium
102
Metformin Hcl
97

* 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 DIANE BROWN, ANP 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

DIANE BROWN, ANP's 5,300 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health 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 BROWN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DIANE BROWN, ANP's specialty?
DIANE BROWN, ANP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in HAMLET, North Carolina. Credentials: ANP.
How much does DIANE BROWN, ANP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DIANE BROWN, ANP wrote 5,300 Medicare Part D claims totaling $733K in drug costs for 453 beneficiaries.
What is DIANE BROWN, ANP's Medicare quality score?
DIANE BROWN, ANP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.7887/100 (Quality: 90.0697, Cost: 70.9147). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DIANE BROWN, ANP located?
DIANE BROWN, ANP is located at 1000 W HAMLET AVE, HAMLET, NC, 28345. Phone: (910) 205-0400.
What is DIANE BROWN, ANP's NPI number?
DIANE BROWN, ANP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063636728, issued on 04/12/2007.
Does DIANE BROWN, ANP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DIANE BROWN, ANP's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $603K in brand drug costs.
Does DIANE BROWN, ANP prescribe opioids?
Yes, DIANE BROWN, ANP had 118 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
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 DIANE BROWN, ANP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DIANE BROWN, ANP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Furosemide, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DIANE BROWN, ANP accept Medicare?
DIANE BROWN, ANP appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,300 Part D claims and 453 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DIANE BROWN, ANP's credentials?
DIANE BROWN, ANP's NPI is 1063636728 with credentials ANP. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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