2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1891449096 APRN, FNP-BC
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ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in LAKEWOOD, New Jersey. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC filed 1,844 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,844 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2022

NPI 1891449096

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,844 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

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

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).

ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN, FNP-BC credentials at 685 RIVER AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ, 08701, with a listed phone of (856) 266-8754. NPI 1891449096 was issued on 02/07/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLE 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 1,844 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $72K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%. 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

685 RIVER AVE
LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701

Provider Details

NPI 1891449096
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN, FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/07/2022

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,844 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.

1,844
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,849
Total Day Supply
24,846
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$51K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Opioid Claims
38 (2.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.00
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC 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
Furosemide
124
Buspirone Hcl
108
Famotidine
102
Omeprazole
93
Sertraline Hcl
85
Levothyroxine Sodium
80
Prednisone
68
Spironolactone
63
Escitalopram Oxalate
59
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
53

* 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 ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC 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

ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC's 1,844 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COLE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC's specialty?
ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in LAKEWOOD, New Jersey. Credentials: APRN, FNP-BC.
How much does ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC wrote 1,844 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC located?
ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC is located at 685 RIVER AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ, 08701. Phone: (856) 266-8754.
What is ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC's NPI number?
ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891449096, issued on 02/07/2022.
Does ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
Does ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
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 ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Buspirone Hcl, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,844 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC's credentials?
ELIZABETH COLE, APRN, FNP-BC's NPI is 1891449096 with credentials APRN, FNP-BC. 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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