2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1821530932 ARNP-C
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HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in CLEARWATER, Florida. 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
525
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$136.57
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C filed 525 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in CLEARWATER, Florida, prescribing 82% generic.

525
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
$136.57
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

525 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/07/2016

NPI 1821530932

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

525 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP-C credentials at 455 PINELLAS ST STE 330, CLEARWATER, FL, 33756, with a listed phone of (727) 724-8611. NPI 1821530932 was issued on 11/07/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAWSON 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 525 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 144 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $82K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count. 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.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

455 PINELLAS ST STE 330
CLEARWATER, FL 33756

Provider Details

NPI 1821530932
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/07/2016

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 HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$137

Largest payer

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C. To verify HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 525 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.

525
Total Claims
$82K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,300
Total Day Supply
38,855
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$74K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C 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
Metoprolol Succinate
51
Atorvastatin Calcium
49
Amlodipine Besylate
44
Losartan Potassium
41
Metoprolol Tartrate
40
Eliquis
Apixaban
36
Carvedilol
32
Rosuvastatin Calcium
32
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
28
Lisinopril
25

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C's 525 claims are below the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

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

Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C's specialty?
HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in CLEARWATER, Florida. Credentials: ARNP-C.
How much does HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C wrote 525 Medicare Part D claims totaling $82K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C located?
HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C is located at 455 PINELLAS ST STE 330, CLEARWATER, FL, 33756. Phone: (727) 724-8611.
What is HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C's NPI number?
HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821530932, issued on 11/07/2016.
Does HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $74K in brand drug costs.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C accept Medicare?
HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 525 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C's credentials?
HEATHER DAWSON, ARNP-C's NPI is 1821530932 with credentials ARNP-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

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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