2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1932471927
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KARA SANDERSON

Nurse Practitioner in MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut. 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
562
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$319.92
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KARA SANDERSON filed 562 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut, prescribing 97% generic.

562
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
$319.92
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.

KARA SANDERSON's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

562 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

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 KARA SANDERSON?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/06/2012

NPI 1932471927

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

562 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Connecticut

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KARA SANDERSON appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider at 512 SAYBROOK RD, MIDDLETOWN, CT, 06457, with a listed phone of (860) 794-6264. NPI 1932471927 was issued on 02/06/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANDERSON 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 562 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.8%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

512 SAYBROOK RD
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457

Provider Details

NPI 1932471927
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/06/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARA SANDERSON 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.

ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROSURGERY SPECIALISTS, PLLC
MIDDLETOWN, CT

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 KARA SANDERSON. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$320

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KARA SANDERSON — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 562 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.

562
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
573
Total Day Supply
8,471
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$357
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
235 (41.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 51, 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 KARA SANDERSON 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
Oxycodone Hcl
137
Gabapentin
82
Meloxicam
54
Hydromorphone Hcl
34
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
29
Methocarbamol
29
Pregabalin
27
Tramadol Hcl
27
Methylprednisolone
23
Diazepam
22

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KARA SANDERSON fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

KARA SANDERSON's 562 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARA SANDERSON's specialty?
KARA SANDERSON specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut.
How much does KARA SANDERSON prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARA SANDERSON wrote 562 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
Where is KARA SANDERSON located?
KARA SANDERSON is located at 512 SAYBROOK RD, MIDDLETOWN, CT, 06457. Phone: (860) 794-6264.
What is KARA SANDERSON's NPI number?
KARA SANDERSON's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932471927, issued on 02/06/2012.
Does KARA SANDERSON prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARA SANDERSON's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $357 in brand drug costs.
Does KARA SANDERSON prescribe opioids?
Yes, KARA SANDERSON had 235 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.8%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARA SANDERSON prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARA SANDERSON's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARA SANDERSON accept Medicare?
KARA SANDERSON appears in CMS Medicare data with 562 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARA SANDERSON's credentials?
KARA SANDERSON's NPI is 1932471927. 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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