2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1649765058 FNP
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FRANCES SUTTON, FNP

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in CLINTON, North 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
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
What the federal data reveals: FRANCES SUTTON, FNP is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLINTON, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 756 claims across 50 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: FRANCES SUTTON, FNP filed 756 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CLINTON, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

FRANCES SUTTON, FNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/27/2018

NPI 1649765058

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

756 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 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).

FRANCES SUTTON, FNP is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in CLINTON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP. NPI: 1649765058. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SUTTON 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 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. 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.

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

180 SOUTHWOOD DR
CLINTON, NC 28328

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

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.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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