2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1922534338 APRN
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FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in FORT MYERS, Florida. 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
819
Medicare Part D claims · 348 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$161.33
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in FORT MYERS, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 819 claims across 348 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $161.33 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN filed 819 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FORT MYERS, Florida. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2017

NPI 1922534338

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

819 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in FORT MYERS, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1922534338. 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.

FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 9800 S HEALTHPARK DR STE 320, FORT MYERS, FL, 33908, with a listed phone of (239) 343-6350. NPI 1922534338 was issued on 05/04/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARBERA 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 819 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 348 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $179K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

9800 S HEALTHPARK DR STE 320
FORT MYERS, FL 33908

Provider Details

NPI 1922534338
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/04/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FRANCESCA BARBERA, 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.

LEE HEALTH SYSTEM INC
FORT MYERS, FL

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 FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$161

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN. To verify FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 819 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.

819
Total Claims
$179K
Total Drug Cost
348
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,945
Total Day Supply
57,353
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$159K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.74
Gender Split
41% female / 59% 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
Metoprolol Succinate
81
Eliquis
Apixaban
76
Atorvastatin Calcium
54
Metoprolol Tartrate
51
Losartan Potassium
42
Carvedilol
41
Furosemide
35
Amiodarone Hcl
31
Amlodipine Besylate
30
Spironolactone
29

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN's 819 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BARBERA.

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN's specialty?
FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in FORT MYERS, Florida. Credentials: APRN.
How much does FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN wrote 819 Medicare Part D claims totaling $179K in drug costs for 348 beneficiaries.
Where is FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN located?
FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN is located at 9800 S HEALTHPARK DR STE 320, FORT MYERS, FL, 33908. Phone: (239) 343-6350.
What is FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN's NPI number?
FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922534338, issued on 05/04/2017.
Does FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $159K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN accept Medicare?
FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 819 Part D claims and 348 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN's credentials?
FRANCESCA BARBERA, APRN's NPI is 1922534338 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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