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JOANNE SPROULE, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 177 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
14.9688/100
▼ 68 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOANNE SPROULE, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 177 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 14.9688/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

JOANNE SPROULE, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 14.9688/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,741 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

14.9688/100
MIPS score · -68 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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JOANNE SPROULE, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

15 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

JOANNE SPROULE, NP at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2018

NPI 1528551728

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,741 192% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

14.9688/100 68.13119999999999% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOANNE SPROULE, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
14.9688/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 14.9688/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%15%
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 14.9688/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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JOANNE SPROULE, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1528551728. 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.

JOANNE SPROULE, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 236 CLEARFIELD AVE STE 215, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23462, with a listed phone of (757) 853-1380. NPI 1528551728 was issued on 06/12/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SPROULE 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 3,741 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 177 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $194K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 14.9688/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 49.8959), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 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

236 CLEARFIELD AVE STE 215
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

Provider Details

NPI 1528551728
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/12/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

14.9688
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
49.8959
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOANNE SPROULE, NP 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.

VPA PC
WILLIAMSBURG, VA

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 · Typical

JOANNE SPROULE, NP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,741 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.

3,741
Total Claims
$194K
Total Drug Cost
177
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,922
Total Day Supply
96,273
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$125K
Generic Drug Cost
$69K
Opioid Claims
183 (4.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
101

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.68
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 49, 75-84: 67, 85+: 46

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
264
Atorvastatin Calcium
229
Amlodipine Besylate
128
Donepezil Hcl
111
Sertraline Hcl
111
Eliquis
Apixaban
96
Levothyroxine Sodium
96
Furosemide
93
Meloxicam
85
Omeprazole
75

* 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 JOANNE SPROULE, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

JOANNE SPROULE, NP's 3,741 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOANNE SPROULE, NP's specialty?
JOANNE SPROULE, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. Credentials: NP.
How much does JOANNE SPROULE, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOANNE SPROULE, NP wrote 3,741 Medicare Part D claims totaling $194K in drug costs for 177 beneficiaries.
What is JOANNE SPROULE, NP's Medicare quality score?
JOANNE SPROULE, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 14.9688/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 49.8959). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOANNE SPROULE, NP located?
JOANNE SPROULE, NP is located at 236 CLEARFIELD AVE STE 215, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23462. Phone: (757) 853-1380.
What is JOANNE SPROULE, NP's NPI number?
JOANNE SPROULE, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528551728, issued on 06/12/2018.
Does JOANNE SPROULE, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOANNE SPROULE, NP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $125K in brand drug costs.
Does JOANNE SPROULE, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOANNE SPROULE, NP had 183 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 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 JOANNE SPROULE, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOANNE SPROULE, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOANNE SPROULE, NP accept Medicare?
JOANNE SPROULE, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,741 Part D claims and 177 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOANNE SPROULE, NP's credentials?
JOANNE SPROULE, NP's NPI is 1528551728 with credentials NP. 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.
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.

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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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