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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1619554755 CRNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Montgomery, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 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
260
Medicare Part D claims · 109 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$297.09
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Ernestine Takang, CRNP filed 260 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Montgomery, Alabama, prescribing 77% generic.
- 260
- Part D claims, 2023
- 77%
- generic prescribing
- $297.09
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥49th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1619554755 · Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1619554755
- ENUM-RECENT 2021
- TAX-MEGA 211K Family Nurse
- RX-LIGHT 260
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,917 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM Catherine Stephens · 2021
Ernestine Takang, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
260 ≥ 49th percentile 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Ernestine Takang, CRNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
260 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
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.
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1619554755 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | CRNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/25/2021 |
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 Ernestine Takang, CRNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$297
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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
Ernestine Takang, CRNP - brand share 23.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 260 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.
260
Total Claims
$63K
Total Drug Cost
109
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 619
- Total Day Supply
- 18,299
- Brand vs Generic
- 23% brand / 77% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $55K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.99
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 44, 75-84: 29, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ernestine Takang, CRNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Brilinta
Brilinta
24 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
23 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
17 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
17 claims
- Ranolazine Er
Ranolazine Er
15 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
14 claims
- Entresto
Entresto
14 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl
Hydralazine Hcl
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Brilinta Ticagrelor | 24 |
| Carvedilol | 23 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 17 |
| Potassium Chloride | 17 |
| Ranolazine Er Ranolazine | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 14 |
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 14 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 13 |
* 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 Ernestine Takang, CRNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Ernestine Takang, CRNP's 260 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nationwide Family Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Takang, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2021)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Takang.
One of 3,917 Family Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Lora Abernathy
CRNP
Huntsville, AL
Alexa Abroms
Vestavia, AL
Dr. Kaci Absalom
NP
Phenix City, AL
Dr. Kristi Acker
CRNP
Tuscaloosa, AL
McKenzie Acker
Centreville, AL
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernestine Takang, CRNP's specialty? ▼
Ernestine Takang, CRNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Montgomery, Alabama. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does Ernestine Takang, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ernestine Takang, CRNP wrote 260 Medicare Part D claims totaling $63K in drug costs for 109 beneficiaries.
Where is Ernestine Takang, CRNP located? ▼
Ernestine Takang, CRNP is located at 1758 PARK PL STE 401, Montgomery, AL, 36106. Phone: (334) 264-9191.
What is Ernestine Takang, CRNP's NPI number? ▼
Ernestine Takang, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619554755, issued on 03/25/2021.
Does Ernestine Takang, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ernestine Takang, CRNP's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 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 Ernestine Takang, CRNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ernestine Takang, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Brilinta, Carvedilol, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ernestine Takang, CRNP accept Medicare? ▼
Ernestine Takang, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 260 Part D claims and 109 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ernestine Takang, CRNP's credentials? ▼
Ernestine Takang, CRNP's NPI is 1619554755 with credentials CRNP. 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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