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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1487171328 APN
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Rockford, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,706 in Gerontology 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
14K
Medicare Part D claims · 647 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$14.29
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Jessika Epperson, APN filed 13,547 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Rockford, Illinois, prescribing 82% generic.
- 14K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
- $14.29
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Jessika Epperson, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
13,547 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 Jessika Epperson, APN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
13,547 11× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
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).
Jessika Epperson, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 301 E STATE ST, Rockford, IL, 61104, with a listed phone of (815) 668-7810. NPI 1487171328 was issued on 08/22/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 13,547 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 647 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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 | 1487171328 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/22/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Jessika Epperson, APN 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.
Oak Street Health Physicians Group PC
Rockford, IL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Jessika Epperson, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$14
Largest payer
Novo Nordisk 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 - Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Jessika Epperson, APN. To verify Jessika Epperson, APN's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Jessika Epperson, APN - brand share 17.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
17% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 13,547 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.
13,547
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
647
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 24,545
- Total Day Supply
- 704,265
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.3M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $249K
- Opioid Claims
- 1,025 (7.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 164
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.25
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 216, 65-74: 273, 75-84: 125, 85+: 33
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jessika Epperson, APN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
924 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
634 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
492 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
427 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
408 claims
- Gabapentin 319
Gabapentin
319 claims
- Omeprazole 310
Omeprazole
310 claims
- Metformin Hcl 270
Metformin Hcl
270 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 924 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 634 |
| Lisinopril | 492 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 427 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 408 |
| Gabapentin | 319 |
| Omeprazole | 310 |
| Metformin Hcl | 270 |
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 250 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 229 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Jessika Epperson, APN fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Jessika Epperson, APN's 13,547 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Epperson.
Preethi Abraham
Chicago, IL
James Akindunbi
Flossmoor, IL
Dr. Amanda Allen
AGNP
Shiloh, IL
Faour Alshare
Rockford, IL
Binoy Andrews
Skokie, IL
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jessika Epperson, APN's specialty? ▼
Jessika Epperson, APN specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Rockford, Illinois. Credentials: APN.
How much does Jessika Epperson, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jessika Epperson, APN wrote 13,547 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 647 beneficiaries.
Where is Jessika Epperson, APN located? ▼
Jessika Epperson, APN is located at 301 E STATE ST, Rockford, IL, 61104. Phone: (815) 668-7810.
What is Jessika Epperson, APN's NPI number? ▼
Jessika Epperson, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487171328, issued on 08/22/2017.
Does Jessika Epperson, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jessika Epperson, APN's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does Jessika Epperson, APN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Jessika Epperson, APN had 1,025 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jessika Epperson, APN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jessika Epperson, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jessika Epperson, APN accept Medicare? ▼
Jessika Epperson, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 13,547 Part D claims and 647 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jessika Epperson, APN's credentials? ▼
Jessika Epperson, APN's NPI is 1487171328 with credentials APN. 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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