2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1629537410 FNP - C
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Douglas Ead, FNP - C

Family Nurse Practitioner in Prospect, Tennessee. 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
931
Medicare Part D claims · 365 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$138.4
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Douglas Ead, FNP - C filed 931 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Prospect, Tennessee, prescribing 99% generic.

931
Part D claims, 2023
99%
generic prescribing
$138.4
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.

Douglas Ead, FNP - C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

931 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 Douglas Ead, FNP - C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/19/2019

NPI 1629537410

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

931 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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 Ead, FNP - C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP - C credentials at 6498 PROSPECT RD, Prospect, TN, 38477, with a listed phone of (931) 309-9460. NPI 1629537410 was issued on 03/19/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Ead 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 931 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 365 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.5%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

6498 PROSPECT RD
Prospect, TN 38477

Provider Details

NPI 1629537410
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP - C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/19/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Douglas Ead, FNP - C 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.

Amg-Hillside LLC
Pulaski, TN

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 Douglas Ead, FNP - C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$138

Largest payer

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

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

Douglas Ead, FNP - C — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 931 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.

931
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
365
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,131
Total Day Supply
23,291
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
312 (33.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 96, 65-74: 146, 75-84: 100, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Douglas Ead, FNP - C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
261
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
182
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
161
Tizanidine Hcl
81
Tramadol Hcl
81
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
45
Gabapentin
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Douglas Ead, FNP - C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Douglas Ead, FNP - C's 931 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Family 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 Tennessee medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Douglas Ead, FNP - C's specialty?
Douglas Ead, FNP - C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Prospect, Tennessee. Credentials: FNP - C.
How much does Douglas Ead, FNP - C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Douglas Ead, FNP - C wrote 931 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 365 beneficiaries.
Where is Douglas Ead, FNP - C located?
Douglas Ead, FNP - C is located at 6498 PROSPECT RD, Prospect, TN, 38477. Phone: (931) 309-9460.
What is Douglas Ead, FNP - C's NPI number?
Douglas Ead, FNP - C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629537410, issued on 03/19/2019.
Does Douglas Ead, FNP - C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Douglas Ead, FNP - C's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does Douglas Ead, FNP - C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Douglas Ead, FNP - C had 312 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.5%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Douglas Ead, FNP - C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Douglas Ead, FNP - C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Douglas Ead, FNP - C accept Medicare?
Douglas Ead, FNP - C appears in CMS Medicare data with 931 Part D claims and 365 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Douglas Ead, FNP - C's credentials?
Douglas Ead, FNP - C's NPI is 1629537410 with credentials FNP - C. 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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