2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1497818710 C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.
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KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.

Family Nurse Practitioner in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
245
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$486.52
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. filed 245 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, prescribing 95% generic.

245
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$486.52
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.

KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

245 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

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 KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/18/2006

NPI 1497818710

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

245 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. credentials at 2000 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 801-8000. NPI 1497818710 was issued on 12/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAVIDSON 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 245 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

2000 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1497818710
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/18/2006

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 KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$487

Largest payer

SCPHARMACEUTICALS 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

KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 245 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.

245
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
379
Total Day Supply
11,248
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: N/A, 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 KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. 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
Baclofen
34
Sertraline Hcl
19
Levetiracetam
17
Propranolol Hcl Er
Propranolol Hcl
14
Escitalopram Oxalate
13
Nortriptyline Hcl
13
Eliquis
Apixaban
12
Trazodone Hcl
12

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.'s 245 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.'s specialty?
KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N..
How much does KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. wrote 245 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. located?
KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. is located at 2000 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 801-8000.
What is KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.'s NPI number?
KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497818710, issued on 12/18/2006.
Does KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Baclofen, Sertraline Hcl, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. accept Medicare?
KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N. appears in CMS Medicare data with 245 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.'s credentials?
KAREN DAVIDSON, C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.'s NPI is 1497818710 with credentials C.R.N.P. AND D.S.N.. 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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