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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1841637956 ANP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Sugar Land, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,706 in Gerontology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 282 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Gloria Saldanha, ANP filed 2,351 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Sugar Land, Texas, prescribing 84% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
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.
Gloria Saldanha, ANP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,351 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Gloria Saldanha, ANP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,351 83% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas 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).
Gloria Saldanha, ANP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding ANP credentials at 3531 TOWN CENTER BLVD S, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, with a listed phone of (281) 491-3225. NPI 1841637956 was issued on 05/30/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,351 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 282 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $118K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1841637956 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ANP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/30/2013 |
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Gloria Saldanha, ANP. To verify Gloria Saldanha, ANP's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Gloria Saldanha, ANP - brand share 15.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
15% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,351 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.
2,351
Total Claims
$118K
Total Drug Cost
282
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,383
- Total Day Supply
- 54,469
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $75K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $42K
- Opioid Claims
- 163 (6.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 107
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.24
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 87, 85+: 67
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gloria Saldanha, ANP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
138 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl
Hydralazine Hcl
112 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
101 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
76 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
73 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
73 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
69 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
69 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 138 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 112 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 101 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 76 |
| Carvedilol | 73 |
| Potassium Chloride | 73 |
| Gabapentin | 69 |
| Losartan Potassium | 69 |
| Lisinopril | 67 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 60 |
* 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 Gloria Saldanha, ANP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Gloria Saldanha, ANP's 2,351 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Saldanha.
Dr. Estella Abam
APRN-C
Houston, TX
Dr. Cynthia Abarado
RN, GNP
Houston, TX
Dr. Sally Abare
ACNPC-AG
New Braunfels, TX
Dr. Lucille Abas
APRN-CNP
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Mihoko Abegunde
NP
Dallas, TX
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gloria Saldanha, ANP's specialty? ▼
Gloria Saldanha, ANP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Sugar Land, Texas. Credentials: ANP.
How much does Gloria Saldanha, ANP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gloria Saldanha, ANP wrote 2,351 Medicare Part D claims totaling $118K in drug costs for 282 beneficiaries.
Where is Gloria Saldanha, ANP located? ▼
Gloria Saldanha, ANP is located at 3531 TOWN CENTER BLVD S, Sugar Land, TX, 77479. Phone: (281) 491-3225.
What is Gloria Saldanha, ANP's NPI number? ▼
Gloria Saldanha, ANP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841637956, issued on 05/30/2013.
Does Gloria Saldanha, ANP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gloria Saldanha, ANP's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $75K in brand drug costs.
Does Gloria Saldanha, ANP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Gloria Saldanha, ANP had 163 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 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 Gloria Saldanha, ANP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gloria Saldanha, ANP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Hydralazine Hcl, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gloria Saldanha, ANP accept Medicare? ▼
Gloria Saldanha, ANP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,351 Part D claims and 282 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gloria Saldanha, ANP's credentials? ▼
Gloria Saldanha, ANP's NPI is 1841637956 with credentials ANP. 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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