2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1952869380 FNP-C
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JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in CONNELLY SPRINGS, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 169 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Industry payments
$753.74
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C filed 3,155 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in CONNELLY SPRINGS, North Carolina.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
$753.74
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.

JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,155 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/05/2019

NPI 1952869380

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,155 240% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 560 MALCOLM BLVD, CONNELLY SPRINGS, NC, 28612, with a listed phone of (828) 874-2061. NPI 1952869380 was issued on 03/05/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANKLIN 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 3,155 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 169 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $300K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

560 MALCOLM BLVD
CONNELLY SPRINGS, NC 28612

Provider Details

NPI 1952869380
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/05/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C 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.

CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
LENOIR, 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).

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 JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$754

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,155
Total Claims
$300K
Total Drug Cost
169
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,884
Total Day Supply
141,441
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Opioid Claims
25 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 73, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
231
Amlodipine Besylate
145
Gabapentin
124
Lisinopril
113
Metformin Hcl
106
Levothyroxine Sodium
93
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
92
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
82
Hydrochlorothiazide
80
Meloxicam
80

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C's 3,155 claims are above the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health 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 FRANKLIN.

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C's specialty?
JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in CONNELLY SPRINGS, North Carolina. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C wrote 3,155 Medicare Part D claims totaling $300K in drug costs for 169 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C located?
JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C is located at 560 MALCOLM BLVD, CONNELLY SPRINGS, NC, 28612. Phone: (828) 874-2061.
What is JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C's NPI number?
JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952869380, issued on 03/05/2019.
Does JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C accept Medicare?
JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,155 Part D claims and 169 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C's credentials?
JOSEPH FRANKLIN, FNP-C's NPI is 1952869380 with credentials FNP-C. 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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