2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1861895336 NP
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GAYLEN TASSELL, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner in CHESTER, Virginia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 312 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

GAYLEN TASSELL, NP filed 3,174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in CHESTER, Virginia, prescribing 87% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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GAYLEN TASSELL, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

3,174 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about GAYLEN TASSELL, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2014

NPI 1861895336

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,174 160% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

GAYLEN TASSELL, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 12340 BERMUDA CROSSROAD LN, CHESTER, VA, 23831, with a listed phone of (804) 287-4550. NPI 1861895336 was issued on 09/29/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TASSELL 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 3,174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 312 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $341K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

12340 BERMUDA CROSSROAD LN
CHESTER, VA 23831

Provider Details

NPI 1861895336
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/29/2014

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

GAYLEN TASSELL, NP — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,174 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.

3,174
Total Claims
$341K
Total Drug Cost
312
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,845
Total Day Supply
201,363
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$288K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Opioid Claims
12 (0.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 93, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 65, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What GAYLEN TASSELL, NP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
200
Amlodipine Besylate
162
Rosuvastatin Calcium
149
Lisinopril
118
Levothyroxine Sodium
104
Omeprazole
104
Losartan Potassium
100
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
75
Fluoxetine Hcl
68
Metoprolol Succinate
63

* 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 GAYLEN TASSELL, NP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

GAYLEN TASSELL, NP's 3,174 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GAYLEN TASSELL, NP's specialty?
GAYLEN TASSELL, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in CHESTER, Virginia. Credentials: NP.
How much does GAYLEN TASSELL, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GAYLEN TASSELL, NP wrote 3,174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $341K in drug costs for 312 beneficiaries.
Where is GAYLEN TASSELL, NP located?
GAYLEN TASSELL, NP is located at 12340 BERMUDA CROSSROAD LN, CHESTER, VA, 23831. Phone: (804) 287-4550.
What is GAYLEN TASSELL, NP's NPI number?
GAYLEN TASSELL, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861895336, issued on 09/29/2014.
Does GAYLEN TASSELL, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GAYLEN TASSELL, NP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $288K in brand drug costs.
Does GAYLEN TASSELL, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, GAYLEN TASSELL, NP had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 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 GAYLEN TASSELL, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GAYLEN TASSELL, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GAYLEN TASSELL, NP accept Medicare?
GAYLEN TASSELL, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,174 Part D claims and 312 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GAYLEN TASSELL, NP's credentials?
GAYLEN TASSELL, NP's NPI is 1861895336 with credentials NP. 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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