NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1558785980 FNP-C
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Mobile, 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
534
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Gale Smith, FNP-C filed 534 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Mobile, Alabama, prescribing 91% generic.
- 534
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- ≥66th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Gale Smith, FNP-C
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1558785980), first enumerated 02/05/2014.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 534 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1558785980 · Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1558785980
- ENUM-MID 2014
- TAX-MEGA 211K Family Nurse
- RX-LIGHT 534
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,917 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM Allison Wilson · 2014
Gale Smith, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
534 ≥ 66th percentile 66% 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 Gale Smith, FNP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
534 56% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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 | 1558785980 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/05/2014 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Gale Smith, FNP-C - brand share 9.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 534 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.
534
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 538
- Total Day Supply
- 10,830
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $25K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 45
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.90
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gale Smith, FNP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
39 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
31 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
26 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
26 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
22 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
21 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 15
Fluticasone Propionate
15 claims
- Famotidine 14
Famotidine
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Olanzapine | 39 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 31 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 26 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 26 |
| Risperidone | 22 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 21 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 15 |
| Famotidine | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 13 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 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 Gale Smith, FNP-C 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
Gale Smith, FNP-C's 534 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 Smith, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2014)
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 Smith.
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 Gale Smith, FNP-C's specialty? ▼
Gale Smith, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Mobile, Alabama. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does Gale Smith, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gale Smith, FNP-C wrote 534 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is Gale Smith, FNP-C located? ▼
Gale Smith, FNP-C is located at 1700 SPRING HILL AVE STE 100, Mobile, AL, 36604. Phone: (251) 435-1200.
What is Gale Smith, FNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Gale Smith, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558785980, issued on 02/05/2014.
Does Gale Smith, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gale Smith, FNP-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K 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 Gale Smith, FNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gale Smith, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Olanzapine, Pantoprazole Sodium, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gale Smith, FNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Gale Smith, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 534 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gale Smith, FNP-C's credentials? ▼
Gale Smith, FNP-C's NPI is 1558785980 with credentials FNP-C. 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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