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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1598212615 FNP-C
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Vandalia, Ohio.
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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 341 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% 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
Heather Branam, FNP-C filed 2,276 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Vandalia, Ohio, prescribing 88% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Heather Branam, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,276 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 Heather Branam, FNP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,276 86% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
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).
Heather Branam, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 810 FALLS CREEK DR STE B, Vandalia, OH, 45377, with a listed phone of (937) 454-0317. NPI 1598212615 was issued on 09/07/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,276 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 341 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $177K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1598212615 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/07/2016 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Heather Branam, FNP-C 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.
Samaritan Family Care Inc
Vandalia, OH
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Heather Branam, FNP-C. To verify Heather Branam, FNP-C's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Heather Branam, FNP-C - brand share 11.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,276 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.
2,276
Total Claims
$177K
Total Drug Cost
341
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,032
- Total Day Supply
- 146,025
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $142K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $34K
- Opioid Claims
- 39 (1.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 39
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 45, 65-74: 169, 75-84: 100, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Heather Branam, FNP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
139 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
136 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
106 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
95 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
91 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
81 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
77 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
76 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 139 |
| Lisinopril | 136 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 106 |
| Losartan Potassium | 95 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 91 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 81 |
| Metformin Hcl | 77 |
| Omeprazole | 76 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 76 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 58 |
* 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 Heather Branam, 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
Heather Branam, FNP-C's 2,276 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Branam.
Dr. Alicia Abate
CRNP
Steubenville, OH
Dr. Isabel Abba-Mesue
CNP
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Carol Abbott
APRN
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Lina Abdel-Rasoul
APRN-CNP
Findlay, OH
Dr. Roda Abdirizak
FNP
Westerville, OH
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Ohio medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heather Branam, FNP-C's specialty? ▼
Heather Branam, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Vandalia, Ohio. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does Heather Branam, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Heather Branam, FNP-C wrote 2,276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $177K in drug costs for 341 beneficiaries.
Where is Heather Branam, FNP-C located? ▼
Heather Branam, FNP-C is located at 810 FALLS CREEK DR STE B, Vandalia, OH, 45377. Phone: (937) 454-0317.
What is Heather Branam, FNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Heather Branam, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598212615, issued on 09/07/2016.
Does Heather Branam, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Heather Branam, FNP-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $142K in brand drug costs.
Does Heather Branam, FNP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Heather Branam, FNP-C had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
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 Heather Branam, FNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heather Branam, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heather Branam, FNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Heather Branam, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,276 Part D claims and 341 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Branam, FNP-C's credentials? ▼
Heather Branam, FNP-C's NPI is 1598212615 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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