2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1497746580 ARNP
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JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner in WAKE FOREST, North Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 289 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP filed 2,086 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in WAKE FOREST, North Carolina, prescribing 93% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
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.

JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,086 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/29/2005

NPI 1497746580

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,086 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 110 CAPCOM AVE STE 200, WAKE FOREST, NC, 27587, with a listed phone of (919) 229-4046. NPI 1497746580 was issued on 10/29/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOUGH 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 2,086 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 289 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $161K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.6%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

110 CAPCOM AVE STE 200
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Provider Details

NPI 1497746580
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/29/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP 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.

RALEIGH NEUROSURGICAL CLINIC INC
WAKE FOREST, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 2,086 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.

2,086
Total Claims
$161K
Total Drug Cost
289
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,669
Total Day Supply
74,463
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$83K
Generic Drug Cost
$78K
Opioid Claims
1,202 (57.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 89, 65-74: 105, 75-84: 78, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
351
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
222
Gabapentin
156
Oxycodone Hcl
141
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
112
Tizanidine Hcl
110
Tramadol Hcl
110
Pregabalin
103
Duloxetine Hcl
92
Celecoxib
48

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP's 2,086 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

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 HOUGH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP's specialty?
JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in WAKE FOREST, North Carolina. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP wrote 2,086 Medicare Part D claims totaling $161K in drug costs for 289 beneficiaries.
Where is JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP located?
JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP is located at 110 CAPCOM AVE STE 200, WAKE FOREST, NC, 27587. Phone: (919) 229-4046.
What is JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP's NPI number?
JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497746580, issued on 10/29/2005.
Does JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $83K in brand drug costs.
Does JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP had 1,202 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.6%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP accept Medicare?
JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,086 Part D claims and 289 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP's credentials?
JENNIFER HOUGH, ARNP's NPI is 1497746580 with credentials ARNP. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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