2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1013256387 ARNP
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KAREN FERRIS, ARNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in SARASOTA, Florida. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 264 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$66.97
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KAREN FERRIS, ARNP filed 1,343 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in SARASOTA, Florida, prescribing 82% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
$66.97
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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KAREN FERRIS, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,343 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 FERRIS, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/06/2013

NPI 1013256387

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,343 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

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

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 FERRIS, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 1921 WALDEMERE ST, SARASOTA, FL, 34239, with a listed phone of (941) 366-5864. NPI 1013256387 was issued on 02/06/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERRIS 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 1,343 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 264 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $268K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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

1921 WALDEMERE ST
SARASOTA, FL 34239

Provider Details

NPI 1013256387
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/06/2013

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 FERRIS, ARNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$67

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KAREN FERRIS, ARNP. To verify KAREN FERRIS, ARNP's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KAREN FERRIS, ARNP — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 1,343 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.

1,343
Total Claims
$268K
Total Drug Cost
264
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,498
Total Day Supply
104,426
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$244K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KAREN FERRIS, ARNP 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
147
Atorvastatin Calcium
120
Metoprolol Succinate
114
Amlodipine Besylate
100
Lisinopril
75
Rosuvastatin Calcium
69
Carvedilol
56
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
55
Hydrochlorothiazide
38
Losartan Potassium
33

* 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 FERRIS, ARNP 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 FERRIS, ARNP's 1,343 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN FERRIS, ARNP's specialty?
KAREN FERRIS, ARNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in SARASOTA, Florida. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does KAREN FERRIS, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN FERRIS, ARNP wrote 1,343 Medicare Part D claims totaling $268K in drug costs for 264 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN FERRIS, ARNP located?
KAREN FERRIS, ARNP is located at 1921 WALDEMERE ST, SARASOTA, FL, 34239. Phone: (941) 366-5864.
What is KAREN FERRIS, ARNP's NPI number?
KAREN FERRIS, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013256387, issued on 02/06/2013.
Does KAREN FERRIS, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN FERRIS, ARNP's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $244K 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 FERRIS, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN FERRIS, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN FERRIS, ARNP accept Medicare?
KAREN FERRIS, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,343 Part D claims and 264 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN FERRIS, ARNP's credentials?
KAREN FERRIS, ARNP's NPI is 1013256387 with credentials ARNP. 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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