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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1306217278 FNP-C
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Gastonia, 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 209,817 in Family 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
816
Medicare Part D claims · 220 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ellen Adams, FNP-C filed 816 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Gastonia, North Carolina, prescribing 89% generic.
- 816
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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.
Ellen Adams, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
816 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Ellen Adams, FNP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
816 33% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Family 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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Ellen Adams, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 2711 X RAY DR STE 3701, Gastonia, NC, 28054, with a listed phone of (980) 834-9600. NPI 1306217278 was issued on 10/16/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 816 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 220 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $69K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.2%.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1306217278 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/16/2015 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Ellen Adams, FNP-C - brand share 11.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 816 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.
816
Total Claims
$69K
Total Drug Cost
220
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 956
- Total Day Supply
- 26,161
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $51K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $18K
- Opioid Claims
- 312 (38.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.91
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 88, 65-74: 99, 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 Ellen Adams, FNP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
125 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
80 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
71 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
68 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 49
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
49 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 41
Oxycodone Hcl
41 claims
- Meloxicam 30
Meloxicam
30 claims
- Pregabalin 30
Pregabalin
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 125 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 80 |
| Gabapentin | 71 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 68 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 49 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 41 |
| Meloxicam | 30 |
| Pregabalin | 30 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 26 |
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 23 |
* 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 Ellen Adams, 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
Ellen Adams, FNP-C's 816 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family 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 Adams.
Dr. Aloysius Abaya
FNP
Wilson, NC
Dr. Megan Abbott
FNP-C
Asheville, NC
Dr. Sude Abdulahi
NP
Wake Forest, NC
Dr. Gwen Abdulhafid
NP
Sylva, NC
Dr. Natalie Abernathy
FNP-C
Connelly Springs, NC
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 North Carolina 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 Ellen Adams, FNP-C's specialty? ▼
Ellen Adams, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Gastonia, North Carolina. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does Ellen Adams, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ellen Adams, FNP-C wrote 816 Medicare Part D claims totaling $69K in drug costs for 220 beneficiaries.
Where is Ellen Adams, FNP-C located? ▼
Ellen Adams, FNP-C is located at 2711 X RAY DR STE 3701, Gastonia, NC, 28054. Phone: (980) 834-9600.
What is Ellen Adams, FNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Ellen Adams, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306217278, issued on 10/16/2015.
Does Ellen Adams, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ellen Adams, FNP-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
Does Ellen Adams, FNP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ellen Adams, FNP-C had 312 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.2%.
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 Ellen Adams, FNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ellen Adams, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ellen Adams, FNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Ellen Adams, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 816 Part D claims and 220 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ellen Adams, FNP-C's credentials? ▼
Ellen Adams, FNP-C's NPI is 1306217278 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
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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