2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1578793725 RN, ANP
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KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in WILMINGTON, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 370 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$14.01
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP filed 3,565 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in WILMINGTON, North Carolina, prescribing 92% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$14.01
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,565 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2009

NPI 1578793725

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,565 197% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding RN, ANP credentials at 6319A CAROLINA BEACH RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, with a listed phone of (910) 399-8666. NPI 1578793725 was issued on 07/22/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FARMER 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 3,565 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 370 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $311K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.8%. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

6319A CAROLINA BEACH RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28412

Provider Details

NPI 1578793725
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials RN, ANP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/22/2009

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 KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$14

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC

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

KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 3,565 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.

3,565
Total Claims
$311K
Total Drug Cost
370
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,946
Total Day Supply
108,832
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$205K
Generic Drug Cost
$104K
Opioid Claims
1,918 (53.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
133

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 103, 65-74: 187, 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 KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP 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
682
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
438
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
317
Gabapentin
183
Zolpidem Tartrate
151
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
108
Tramadol Hcl
92
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
91
Tizanidine Hcl
71
Methadone Hcl
65

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP's 3,565 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult 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 FARMER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP's specialty?
KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in WILMINGTON, North Carolina. Credentials: RN, ANP.
How much does KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP wrote 3,565 Medicare Part D claims totaling $311K in drug costs for 370 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP located?
KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP is located at 6319A CAROLINA BEACH RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412. Phone: (910) 399-8666.
What is KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP's NPI number?
KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578793725, issued on 07/22/2009.
Does KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $205K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP had 1,918 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.8%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP accept Medicare?
KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,565 Part D claims and 370 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP's credentials?
KENNETH FARMER, RN, ANP's NPI is 1578793725 with credentials RN, ANP. 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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