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2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1508252644 APN
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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Little Rock, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 29,492 in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 170 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$885.15
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Lara Sanders, APN filed 3,642 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Little Rock, Arkansas, prescribing 88% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $885.15
- 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.
Lara Sanders, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,642 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Lara Sanders, APN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
3,642 203% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Adult Health Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Lara Sanders, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 2500 E 6TH ST, Little Rock, AR, 72202, with a listed phone of (501) 552-4710. NPI 1508252644 was issued on 04/15/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,642 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 170 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $308K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1508252644 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/15/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lara Sanders, APN 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.
St Vincent Medical Group
Sherwood, AR
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 Lara Sanders, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$885
Largest payer
Vanda Pharmaceuticals 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 · Typical
Lara Sanders, APN - brand share 11.0%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,642 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.
3,642
Total Claims
$308K
Total Drug Cost
170
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,645
- Total Day Supply
- 192,183
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $241K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $65K
- Opioid Claims
- 120 (3.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 57
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 55, 65-74: 73, 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 Lara Sanders, APN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
155 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
147 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
129 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
127 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
82 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
82 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
79 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
75 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 155 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 147 |
| Omeprazole | 129 |
| Gabapentin | 127 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 82 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 82 |
| Lisinopril | 79 |
| Potassium Chloride | 75 |
| Meloxicam | 74 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 69 |
* 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 Lara Sanders, APN 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
Lara Sanders, APN's 3,642 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.
Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sanders.
Dr. Carol Agana
APRN, BC
Springdale, AR
Dr. Rebekka Amick
AGCNS-BC, AGPCNP-BC
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Amber Anderson
APRN
Springdale, AR
Dr. Kimberly Atwell
APRN
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Candy Auler
APRN
Rogers, AR
Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lara Sanders, APN's specialty? ▼
Lara Sanders, APN specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Little Rock, Arkansas. Credentials: APN.
How much does Lara Sanders, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lara Sanders, APN wrote 3,642 Medicare Part D claims totaling $308K in drug costs for 170 beneficiaries.
Where is Lara Sanders, APN located? ▼
Lara Sanders, APN is located at 2500 E 6TH ST, Little Rock, AR, 72202. Phone: (501) 552-4710.
What is Lara Sanders, APN's NPI number? ▼
Lara Sanders, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508252644, issued on 04/15/2015.
Does Lara Sanders, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lara Sanders, APN's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $241K in brand drug costs.
Does Lara Sanders, APN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lara Sanders, APN had 120 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
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 Lara Sanders, APN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lara Sanders, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lara Sanders, APN accept Medicare? ▼
Lara Sanders, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,642 Part D claims and 170 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lara Sanders, APN's credentials? ▼
Lara Sanders, APN's NPI is 1508252644 with credentials APN. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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