NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1609217793 NP-C
Verify on CMS → Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner in Forest City, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 89,808 in 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
222
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
93.5/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
What the federal data shows
Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.5/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 222 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 93.5/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 222
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥69th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1609217793), first enumerated 07/17/2013.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 222 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.5/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1609217793 · Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ELITE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1609217793
- ENUM-MID 2013
- TAX-MEGA 90K Nurse Practitioner
- MIPS-ELITE 93.5/100
- RX-LIGHT 222
- BOOK-LIGHT 4,020 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-FINISH Sarah Griffiths · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Sandahl · this p…
Sandahl · this provider
93.5 MIPS pts
- Michelle Alvarad…
Michelle Alvarado
93.5 MIPS pts
- Sarah Griffiths …
Sarah Griffiths
93.5 MIPS pts
- Cindy Pierson · …
Cindy Pierson
93.5 MIPS pts
- Susan Ponivas · …
Susan Ponivas
93.5 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
94 ≥ 69th percentile 69% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C sits
This provider among nurse practitioner peers
Across the 13,205 nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C writes more Part D claims than 38% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 71% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
222 81% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.5/100 10 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.5/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609217793 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/17/2013 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.5111
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
84.2392
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ingrid Sandahl, NP-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.
Henderson County Hospital Corporation
Hendersonville, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
222
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 222
- Total Day Supply
- 2,144
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 46 (20.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 81
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.65
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 66, 75-84: 46, 85+: 25
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
26 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
20 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
17 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
13 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 26 |
| Cephalexin | 20 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 17 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 13 |
| Prednisone | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
89,808
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,144
Avg Claims per Provider
Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C's 222 claims are below the specialty average of 1,144.
Nationwide Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Sandahl, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (93.5 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2013)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sandahl.
One of 4,020 Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Whitney Abel
NP
Winston Salem, NC
Irene Abella
NP
Durham, NC
Britney Abney
FNP
Charlotte, NC
Nita Abraham
Raleigh, NC
Pamela Abraham
NP
Charlotte, NC
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C's specialty? ▼
Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Forest City, North Carolina. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C wrote 222 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
What is Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5/100 (Quality: 84.2). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C located? ▼
Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C is located at 181 DANIEL RD, Forest City, NC, 28043. Phone: (828) 286-9036.
What is Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C's NPI number? ▼
Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609217793, issued on 07/17/2013.
Does Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C had 46 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.7%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 89,808 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,144 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 222 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C's credentials? ▼
Ingrid Sandahl, NP-C's NPI is 1609217793 with credentials NP-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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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