2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1013488253 FNP
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DUSTIN FORD, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in NEWTON, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

DUSTIN FORD, FNP filed 1,129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in NEWTON, North Carolina.

1K
Part D claims, 2023

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DUSTIN FORD, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,129 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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 DUSTIN FORD, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/16/2018

NPI 1013488253

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,129 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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).

DUSTIN FORD, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 3975 ROBINSON RD, NEWTON, NC, 28658, with a listed phone of (828) 466-0466. NPI 1013488253 was issued on 12/16/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORD 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 1,129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.7%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

3975 ROBINSON RD
NEWTON, NC 28658

Provider Details

NPI 1013488253
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/16/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DUSTIN FORD, FNP 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.

CARE GUIDE PARTNERS INC
NEW ALBANY, IN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,129
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,198
Total Day Supply
32,795
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
324 (28.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.00
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 44, 75-84: 40, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DUSTIN FORD, FNP 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
268
Gabapentin
135
Sertraline Hcl
56
Duloxetine Hcl
53
Mirtazapine
37
Amitriptyline Hcl
36
Pregabalin
31
Dexamethasone
28
Lorazepam
25
Oxycodone Hcl
22

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DUSTIN FORD, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

DUSTIN FORD, FNP's 1,129 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby 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 FORD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DUSTIN FORD, FNP's specialty?
DUSTIN FORD, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in NEWTON, North Carolina. Credentials: FNP.
How much does DUSTIN FORD, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DUSTIN FORD, FNP wrote 1,129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
Where is DUSTIN FORD, FNP located?
DUSTIN FORD, FNP is located at 3975 ROBINSON RD, NEWTON, NC, 28658. Phone: (828) 466-0466.
What is DUSTIN FORD, FNP's NPI number?
DUSTIN FORD, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013488253, issued on 12/16/2018.
Does DUSTIN FORD, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, DUSTIN FORD, FNP had 324 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.7%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DUSTIN FORD, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DUSTIN FORD, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DUSTIN FORD, FNP accept Medicare?
DUSTIN FORD, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,129 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DUSTIN FORD, FNP's credentials?
DUSTIN FORD, FNP's NPI is 1013488253 with credentials FNP. 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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