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2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1134648918 NP
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Registered Nurse in Norton, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 177,204 in Registered Nurse, 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 242 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse 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
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Heather Penniman, NP filed 10,410 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in Norton, Virginia, prescribing 88% generic.
- 10K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
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Heather Penniman, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
10,410 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Penniman, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
10,410 10× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Virginia 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.
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Heather Penniman, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding NP credentials at 482 HAWTHORNE DR NE, Norton, VA, 24273, with a listed phone of (276) 437-3000. NPI 1134648918 was issued on 09/13/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 10,410 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 242 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $958K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%.
Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 177,204 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1134648918 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/13/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Heather Penniman, NP 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.
Holston Medical Group PC
Norton, VA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Heather Penniman, NP - brand share 11.0%
Registered Nurse average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 10,410 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.
10,410
Total Claims
$958K
Total Drug Cost
242
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15,392
- Total Day Supply
- 448,021
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $753K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $199K
- Opioid Claims
- 620 (6.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 114
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.34
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 119, 65-74: 83, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Heather Penniman, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
473 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
353 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
347 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
332 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
299 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
282 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
246 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
239 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 473 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 353 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 347 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 332 |
| Omeprazole | 299 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 282 |
| Lisinopril | 246 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 239 |
| Furosemide | 212 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 204 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Registered Nurse Overview
How Heather Penniman, NP fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
177,204
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider
Heather Penniman, NP's 10,410 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.
Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Penniman.
Dr. Joy Aaron
RN
Portsmouth, VA
Joseph Niel Abapo
Richmond, VA
Zenobia Abbasi
Glen Allen, VA
Dr. Laurie Abdelmegid
RN
Chantilly, VA
Maryum Abdul-Basir
Henrico, VA
Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heather Penniman, NP's specialty? ▼
Heather Penniman, NP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Norton, Virginia. Credentials: NP.
How much does Heather Penniman, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Heather Penniman, NP wrote 10,410 Medicare Part D claims totaling $958K in drug costs for 242 beneficiaries.
Where is Heather Penniman, NP located? ▼
Heather Penniman, NP is located at 482 HAWTHORNE DR NE, Norton, VA, 24273. Phone: (276) 437-3000.
What is Heather Penniman, NP's NPI number? ▼
Heather Penniman, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134648918, issued on 09/13/2017.
Does Heather Penniman, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Heather Penniman, NP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $753K in brand drug costs.
Does Heather Penniman, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Heather Penniman, NP had 620 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 177,204 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 Heather Penniman, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heather Penniman, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heather Penniman, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Heather Penniman, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,410 Part D claims and 242 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Penniman, NP's credentials? ▼
Heather Penniman, NP's NPI is 1134648918 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
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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