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2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1023646569 NP
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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 29,519 in Adult Health 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data shows
Donna Sandifer, NP filed 2,637 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, North Carolina.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- ≥87th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Donna Sandifer, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,637 ≥ 87th percentile 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Donna Sandifer, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,637 120% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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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Donna Sandifer, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, Hickory, NC, 28602, with a listed phone of (828) 326-3000. NPI 1023646569 was issued on 03/30/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,637 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.4 million in drug spend.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,519 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1023646569 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/30/2020 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
2,637
Total Claims
$2.4M
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,695
- Total Day Supply
- 79,318
- Generic Drug Cost
- $99K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 36
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.36
- Gender Split
- 28% female / 72% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 41, 65-74: 26, 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 Donna Sandifer, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
162 claims
- Biktarvy
Biktarvy
132 claims
- Tivicay
Tivicay
132 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
124 claims
- Descovy
Descovy
123 claims
- Triumeq
Triumeq
88 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
78 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
73 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 162 |
| Biktarvy Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala | 132 |
| Tivicay Dolutegravir Sodium | 132 |
| Lisinopril | 124 |
| Descovy Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam | 123 |
| Triumeq Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudi | 88 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 78 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 73 |
| Odefsey Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala | 62 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 56 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Donna Sandifer, NP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
29,519
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider
Donna Sandifer, NP's 2,637 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 Sandifer.
Dr. Latoya Abbott
ANP
Winston - Salem, NC
Dr. Ebunoluwa Abimbola
ANP
High Point, NC
Dr. Kongit Achew
AGNP
Concord, NC
Dr. Alix Ackerman
APRN, NP-C
Vanceboro, NC
Dr. Donna Adams
RN,MSN,ANP-BC
Durham, NC
Compare Adult Health 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donna Sandifer, NP's specialty? ▼
Donna Sandifer, NP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Hickory, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does Donna Sandifer, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Donna Sandifer, NP wrote 2,637 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.4M in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
Where is Donna Sandifer, NP located? ▼
Donna Sandifer, NP is located at 810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, Hickory, NC, 28602. Phone: (828) 326-3000.
What is Donna Sandifer, NP's NPI number? ▼
Donna Sandifer, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023646569, issued on 03/30/2020.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 29,519 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 Donna Sandifer, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Donna Sandifer, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Biktarvy, Tivicay. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Donna Sandifer, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Donna Sandifer, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,637 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Donna Sandifer, NP's credentials? ▼
Donna Sandifer, NP's NPI is 1023646569 with credentials NP. 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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