2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1629625116 APRN
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JOANN BRAZIL, APRN

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in RIDGELAND, South 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 · 445 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$375.51
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOANN BRAZIL, APRN filed 1,990 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in RIDGELAND, South Carolina, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$375.51
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.

JOANN BRAZIL, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,990 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%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 JOANN BRAZIL, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2019

NPI 1629625116

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,990 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOANN BRAZIL, APRN is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in RIDGELAND, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1629625116. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOANN BRAZIL, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at TRICIA ETHERIDGE ST JOSEPH CANDLER, RIDGELAND, SC, 29936, with a listed phone of (843) 726-6773. NPI 1629625116 was issued on 08/20/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAZIL 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 1,990 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 445 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $181K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

TRICIA ETHERIDGE ST JOSEPH CANDLER
RIDGELAND, SC 29936

Provider Details

NPI 1629625116
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/20/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOANN BRAZIL, APRN 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.

SJC MEDICAL GROUP INC
BLUFFTON, SC

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 JOANN BRAZIL, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$376

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOANN BRAZIL, APRN — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,990 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.

1,990
Total Claims
$181K
Total Drug Cost
445
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,592
Total Day Supply
131,043
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$148K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Antibiotic Claims
153

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 208, 75-84: 156, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
136
Atorvastatin Calcium
112
Omeprazole
99
Levothyroxine Sodium
71
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
69
Rosuvastatin Calcium
64
Hydrochlorothiazide
63
Lisinopril
63
Losartan Potassium
54
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
46

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How JOANN BRAZIL, APRN fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

JOANN BRAZIL, APRN's 1,990 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BRAZIL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOANN BRAZIL, APRN's specialty?
JOANN BRAZIL, APRN specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in RIDGELAND, South Carolina. Credentials: APRN.
How much does JOANN BRAZIL, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOANN BRAZIL, APRN wrote 1,990 Medicare Part D claims totaling $181K in drug costs for 445 beneficiaries.
Where is JOANN BRAZIL, APRN located?
JOANN BRAZIL, APRN is located at TRICIA ETHERIDGE ST JOSEPH CANDLER, RIDGELAND, SC, 29936. Phone: (843) 726-6773.
What is JOANN BRAZIL, APRN's NPI number?
JOANN BRAZIL, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629625116, issued on 08/20/2019.
Does JOANN BRAZIL, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOANN BRAZIL, APRN's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $148K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOANN BRAZIL, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOANN BRAZIL, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOANN BRAZIL, APRN accept Medicare?
JOANN BRAZIL, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,990 Part D claims and 445 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOANN BRAZIL, APRN's credentials?
JOANN BRAZIL, APRN's NPI is 1629625116 with credentials APRN. 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.

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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