2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1154078533 NP
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DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. 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
382
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 382 claims across 59 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP filed 382 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/07/2022

NPI 1154078533

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

382 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Michigan

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

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).

DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1154078533. 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.

DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 695 KENMOOR AVE SE # B, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49546, with a listed phone of (616) 956-0636. NPI 1154078533 was issued on 03/07/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AUSTIN 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 382 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.4%. 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

695 KENMOOR AVE SE # B
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Provider Details

NPI 1154078533
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/07/2022

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP. To verify DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 382 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.

382
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
396
Total Day Supply
8,605
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$377
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
143 (37.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.99
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 18, 75-84: 14, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
41
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
32
Mirtazapine
27
Gabapentin
26
Morphine Sulfate
24
Fentanyl
18
Lactulose
14
Oxycodone Hcl
12
Sertraline Hcl
12
Furosemide
11

* 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 DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP 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

DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP's 382 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Michigan

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AUSTIN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP's specialty?
DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. Credentials: NP.
How much does DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP wrote 382 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP located?
DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP is located at 695 KENMOOR AVE SE # B, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49546. Phone: (616) 956-0636.
What is DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP's NPI number?
DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154078533, issued on 03/07/2022.
Does DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $377 in brand drug costs.
Does DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP had 143 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.4%.
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 DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate Er, Mirtazapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP accept Medicare?
DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 382 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP's credentials?
DOUGLAS AUSTIN, NP's NPI is 1154078533 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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