2026 NPPES data Gerontology Registered Nurse NPI 1598353187 APRN-BC
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JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC

Gerontology Registered Nurse in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. 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
271
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Gerontology Registered Nurse avg: 2K

What the federal data shows

JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC filed 271 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Registered Nurse in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia.

271
Part D claims, 2023

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JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

271 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/08/2021

NPI 1598353187

Primary specialty

Gerontology Registered Nurse

Niche

749 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

271 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,721

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Gerontology Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Gerontology Registered Nurse share within Virginia

1. Gerontology Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Registered Nurse share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Registered Nurse) — 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).

JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Registered Nurse provider holding APRN-BC credentials at 2901 S LYNNHAVEN RD STE 450, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23452, with a listed phone of (757) 536-2246. NPI 1598353187 was issued on 01/08/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMES 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 271 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend. 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.

Gerontology Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 749 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,721 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

2901 S LYNNHAVEN RD STE 450
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452

Provider Details

NPI 1598353187
Specialty Gerontology Registered Nurse
Credentials APRN-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/08/2021

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

271
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
271
Total Day Supply
6,532
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
81.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC 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
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
33
Levothyroxine Sodium
24
Atorvastatin Calcium
21
Omeprazole
18
Amlodipine Besylate
15
Benztropine Mesylate
12
Calcium Acetate
12
Sucralfate
12
Ibuprofen
11

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

Gerontology Registered Nurse Overview

How JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC fits within the Gerontology Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

749
Gerontology Registered Nurse Providers in US
48
States with Gerontology Registered Nurse
1,721
Avg Claims per Provider

JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC's 271 claims are below the specialty average of 1,721.

Nearby Gerontology Registered Nurse Providers in Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AMES.

Compare Gerontology Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC's specialty?
JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC specializes in Gerontology Registered Nurse and practices in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. Credentials: APRN-BC.
How much does JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC wrote 271 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC located?
JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC is located at 2901 S LYNNHAVEN RD STE 450, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23452. Phone: (757) 536-2246.
What is JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC's NPI number?
JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598353187, issued on 01/08/2021.
How many Gerontology Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 749 Gerontology Registered Nurse providers across 48 states in the US. The average Gerontology Registered Nurse provider writes 1,721 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trulicity, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC accept Medicare?
JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 271 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC's credentials?
JOANNA AMES, APRN-BC's NPI is 1598353187 with credentials APRN-BC. 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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