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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1649765058 FNP
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Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Clinton, 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 1,779 in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, 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
756
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
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
Frances Sutton, FNP filed 756 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Clinton, North Carolina, prescribing 89% generic.
- 756
- 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.
Frances Sutton, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
756 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Frances Sutton, FNP practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Frances Sutton, FNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
756 84% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician. 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).
Frances Sutton, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding FNP credentials at 180 SOUTHWOOD DR, Clinton, NC, 28328, with a listed phone of (910) 592-8165. NPI 1649765058 was issued on 06/27/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 756 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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 | 1649765058 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | FNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/27/2018 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Frances Sutton, FNP - brand share 11.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 756 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.
756
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 756
- Total Day Supply
- 20,520
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $20K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $18K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.62
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Frances Sutton, FNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
94 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
42 claims
- Mirtazapine 35
Mirtazapine
35 claims
- Potassium Chloride 34
Potassium Chloride
34 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 33
Sertraline Hcl
33 claims
- Furosemide 32
Furosemide
32 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 29
Metoprolol Tartrate
29 claims
- Jardiance 26
Jardiance
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 94 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 42 |
| Mirtazapine | 35 |
| Potassium Chloride | 34 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 33 |
| Furosemide | 32 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 29 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 26 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Frances Sutton, FNP fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider
Frances Sutton, FNP's 756 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.
Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sutton.
Dr. Narender Arcot
MD
Jacksonville, NC
Dr. Holly Biola
MD, MPH
Durham, NC
Dr. Trinia Brown
FNP
King, NC
Dr. James Buehler
MD
Lake Toxaway, NC
Dr. Collin Burks
MD
Durham, NC
Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Sutton, FNP's specialty? ▼
Frances Sutton, FNP specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Clinton, North Carolina. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Frances Sutton, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Frances Sutton, FNP wrote 756 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is Frances Sutton, FNP located? ▼
Frances Sutton, FNP is located at 180 SOUTHWOOD DR, Clinton, NC, 28328. Phone: (910) 592-8165.
What is Frances Sutton, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Frances Sutton, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649765058, issued on 06/27/2018.
Does Frances Sutton, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Frances Sutton, FNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Frances Sutton, FNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Frances Sutton, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Amlodipine Besylate, Mirtazapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Frances Sutton, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Frances Sutton, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 756 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Frances Sutton, FNP's credentials? ▼
Frances Sutton, FNP's NPI is 1649765058 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
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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