2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1326281528 FNP
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GINGER SMITH, FNP

Registered Nurse in ALAMOSA, Colorado. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 389 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$25.15
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GINGER SMITH, FNP filed 6,761 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in ALAMOSA, Colorado, prescribing 89% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$25.15
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

GINGER SMITH, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

6,761 Top 4% higher than 96% 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

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

What does the federal data show about GINGER SMITH, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2009

NPI 1326281528

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,761 576% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Registered Nurse share within Colorado

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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).

GINGER SMITH, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding FNP credentials at 2115 STUART AVE, ALAMOSA, CO, 81101, with a listed phone of (719) 589-8082. NPI 1326281528 was issued on 04/17/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 6,761 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 389 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $555K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%. 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

2115 STUART AVE
ALAMOSA, CO 81101

Provider Details

NPI 1326281528
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/17/2009

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 GINGER SMITH, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$25

Largest payer

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

GINGER SMITH, FNP — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,761 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.

6,761
Total Claims
$555K
Total Drug Cost
389
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,015
Total Day Supply
341,463
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$418K
Generic Drug Cost
$132K
Opioid Claims
448 (6.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
96

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 107, 65-74: 157, 75-84: 96, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What GINGER SMITH, FNP 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
352
Atorvastatin Calcium
331
Gabapentin
278
Lisinopril
256
Omeprazole
247
Famotidine
241
Rosuvastatin Calcium
194
Metformin Hcl
182
Amlodipine Besylate
132
Trazodone Hcl
121

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How GINGER SMITH, FNP fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

GINGER SMITH, FNP's 6,761 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GINGER SMITH, FNP's specialty?
GINGER SMITH, FNP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in ALAMOSA, Colorado. Credentials: FNP.
How much does GINGER SMITH, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GINGER SMITH, FNP wrote 6,761 Medicare Part D claims totaling $555K in drug costs for 389 beneficiaries.
Where is GINGER SMITH, FNP located?
GINGER SMITH, FNP is located at 2115 STUART AVE, ALAMOSA, CO, 81101. Phone: (719) 589-8082.
What is GINGER SMITH, FNP's NPI number?
GINGER SMITH, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326281528, issued on 04/17/2009.
Does GINGER SMITH, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GINGER SMITH, FNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $418K in brand drug costs.
Does GINGER SMITH, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, GINGER SMITH, FNP had 448 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GINGER SMITH, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GINGER SMITH, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GINGER SMITH, FNP accept Medicare?
GINGER SMITH, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,761 Part D claims and 389 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GINGER SMITH, FNP's credentials?
GINGER SMITH, FNP's NPI is 1326281528 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.

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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