2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1821757428 APRN
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ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in COLUMBIA, South 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
822
Medicare Part D claims · 201 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$538.02
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN filed 822 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, prescribing 86% generic.

822
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$538.02
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.

ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

822 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/10/2021

NPI 1821757428

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

822 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at SC HOUSE CALLS INC., COLUMBIA, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (800) 491-0909. NPI 1821757428 was issued on 12/10/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GIRARDEAU 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 822 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 201 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $131K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

SC HOUSE CALLS INC.
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1821757428
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/10/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN 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.

SC HOUSE CALLS INC
AUGUSTA, GA

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 ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$538

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

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 · Typical

ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 822 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.

822
Total Claims
$131K
Total Drug Cost
201
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,914
Total Day Supply
57,064
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$111K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 53, 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 ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN 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
104
Metoprolol Succinate
73
Carvedilol
53
Amlodipine Besylate
49
Atorvastatin Calcium
36
Losartan Potassium
31
Eliquis
Apixaban
26
Repatha Sureclick
Evolocumab
26
Hydrochlorothiazide
25
Ranolazine Er
Ranolazine
24

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN's 822 claims are above the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GIRARDEAU.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN's specialty?
ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: APRN.
How much does ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN wrote 822 Medicare Part D claims totaling $131K in drug costs for 201 beneficiaries.
Where is ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN located?
ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN is located at SC HOUSE CALLS INC., COLUMBIA, SC, 29203. Phone: (800) 491-0909.
What is ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN's NPI number?
ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821757428, issued on 12/10/2021.
Does ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $111K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Metoprolol Succinate, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN accept Medicare?
ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 822 Part D claims and 201 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN's credentials?
ERICA GIRARDEAU, APRN's NPI is 1821757428 with credentials APRN. 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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