2026 NPPES data Gerontology Registered Nurse NPI 1649654880 APRN-AG
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JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG

Gerontology Registered Nurse in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. 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
514
Medicare Part D claims · 67 beneficiaries · Gerontology Registered Nurse avg: 2K
Industry payments
$13.21
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG filed 514 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Registered Nurse in LEXINGTON, Kentucky.

514
Part D claims, 2023
$13.21
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

514 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2015

NPI 1649654880

Primary specialty

Gerontology Registered Nurse

Niche

749 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

514 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,721

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Gerontology Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Gerontology Registered Nurse share within Kentucky

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

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).

JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Registered Nurse provider holding APRN-AG credentials at 989 GOVERNORS LN STE 180, LEXINGTON, KY, 40513, with a listed phone of (859) 274-2296. NPI 1649654880 was issued on 07/17/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THACKER 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 514 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 67 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%. 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

989 GOVERNORS LN STE 180
LEXINGTON, KY 40513

Provider Details

NPI 1649654880
Specialty Gerontology Registered Nurse
Credentials APRN-AG
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/17/2015

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 JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$13

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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.

514
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
67
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
516
Total Day Supply
9,015
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
57 (11.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.44
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG 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
Gabapentin
35
Eliquis
Apixaban
22
Tramadol Hcl
22
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone In Is-Osm Dextrose
18
Levothyroxine Sodium
18
Atorvastatin Calcium
13
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13
Oxycodone Hcl
12
Buspirone Hcl
11
Clonazepam
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 JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG 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

JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG's 514 claims are below the specialty average of 1,721.

Nearby Gerontology Registered Nurse Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG's specialty?
JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG specializes in Gerontology Registered Nurse and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN-AG.
How much does JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG wrote 514 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 67 beneficiaries.
Where is JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG located?
JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG is located at 989 GOVERNORS LN STE 180, LEXINGTON, KY, 40513. Phone: (859) 274-2296.
What is JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG's NPI number?
JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649654880, issued on 07/17/2015.
Does JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%.
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 JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Eliquis, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG accept Medicare?
JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG appears in CMS Medicare data with 514 Part D claims and 67 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG's credentials?
JOYCE THACKER, APRN-AG's NPI is 1649654880 with credentials APRN-AG. 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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