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2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1275077398 CRNP
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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Birmingham, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,697 in Acute Care 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
567
Medicare Part D claims · 131 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% 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 Simpson, CRNP filed 567 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Birmingham, Alabama, prescribing 75% generic.
- 567
- Part D claims, 2023
- 75%
- generic prescribing
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Heather Simpson, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
567 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Heather Simpson, CRNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
567 2% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama 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 Simpson, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 2000 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 801-8026. NPI 1275077398 was issued on 12/08/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 567 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 131 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $138K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,697 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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 | 1275077398 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | CRNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/08/2016 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Heather Simpson, CRNP - brand share 25.0%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner average
25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 567 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.
567
Total Claims
$138K
Total Drug Cost
131
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,074
- Total Day Supply
- 31,776
- Brand vs Generic
- 25% brand / 75% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $127K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.10
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 30, 65-74: 51, 75-84: 38, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Heather Simpson, CRNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Furosemide
Furosemide
65 claims
- Jardiance
Jardiance
52 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
49 claims
- Entresto
Entresto
33 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
31 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
26 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 25
Atorvastatin Calcium
25 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit… 25
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Furosemide | 65 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 52 |
| Carvedilol | 49 |
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 33 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 31 |
| Potassium Chloride | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 25 |
| Spironolactone | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Heather Simpson, CRNP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
24,697
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider
Heather Simpson, CRNP's 567 claims are below the specialty average of 576.
Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Simpson.
Dr. Deborah Abu-Alrub
CRNP
Huntsville, AL
Christopher Achord
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Lisa Achord
RN, BSN, ANCP-BC
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Avra Adair
CRNP
Decatur, AL
Dr. Ann Adams
CRNP
Birmingham, AL
Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heather Simpson, CRNP's specialty? ▼
Heather Simpson, CRNP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does Heather Simpson, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Heather Simpson, CRNP wrote 567 Medicare Part D claims totaling $138K in drug costs for 131 beneficiaries.
Where is Heather Simpson, CRNP located? ▼
Heather Simpson, CRNP is located at 2000 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 801-8026.
What is Heather Simpson, CRNP's NPI number? ▼
Heather Simpson, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275077398, issued on 12/08/2016.
Does Heather Simpson, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Heather Simpson, CRNP's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $127K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,697 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Heather Simpson, CRNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heather Simpson, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Jardiance, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heather Simpson, CRNP accept Medicare? ▼
Heather Simpson, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 567 Part D claims and 131 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Simpson, CRNP's credentials? ▼
Heather Simpson, CRNP's NPI is 1275077398 with credentials CRNP. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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