2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1992104152 APRN
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LAURA DIXON, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in LAKELAND, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 564 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.4138/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.6K
145 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAURA DIXON, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.4138/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 6,131 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.4138/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
$2.6K
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.

LAURA DIXON, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

76 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about LAURA DIXON, APRN?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/13/2014

NPI 1992104152

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,131 378% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

76.4138/100 6.6861999999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURA DIXON, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.4138/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 76.4138/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.4%
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 76.4138/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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LAURA DIXON, APRN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LAKELAND, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1992104152. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LAURA DIXON, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 1033 N PARKWAY FRONTAGE RD, LAKELAND, FL, 33803, with a listed phone of (863) 680-7190. NPI 1992104152 was issued on 08/13/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIXON 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 6,131 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 564 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $744K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.4138/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 61.8707, Cost 59.5085), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

1033 N PARKWAY FRONTAGE RD
LAKELAND, FL 33803

Provider Details

NPI 1992104152
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/13/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

76.4138
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
61.8707
Quality
59.5085
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA DIXON, APRN 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.

WATSON CLINIC LLP
LAKELAND, FL

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 LAURA DIXON, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.6K

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

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 LAURA DIXON, APRN. To verify LAURA DIXON, APRN'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

LAURA DIXON, APRN — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 6,131 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.

6,131
Total Claims
$744K
Total Drug Cost
564
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,355
Total Day Supply
386,859
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$622K
Generic Drug Cost
$119K
Opioid Claims
106 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
265

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 261, 75-84: 184, 85+: 89

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
263
Levothyroxine Sodium
254
Atorvastatin Calcium
179
Pravastatin Sodium
149
Losartan Potassium
143
Pantoprazole Sodium
140
Ozempic
Semaglutide
134
Lisinopril
132
Metoprolol Succinate
118
Montelukast Sodium
117

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LAURA DIXON, APRN fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA DIXON, APRN's 6,131 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA DIXON, APRN's specialty?
LAURA DIXON, APRN specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in LAKELAND, Florida. Credentials: APRN.
How much does LAURA DIXON, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA DIXON, APRN wrote 6,131 Medicare Part D claims totaling $744K in drug costs for 564 beneficiaries.
What is LAURA DIXON, APRN's Medicare quality score?
LAURA DIXON, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.4138/100 (Quality: 61.8707, Cost: 59.5085). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURA DIXON, APRN located?
LAURA DIXON, APRN is located at 1033 N PARKWAY FRONTAGE RD, LAKELAND, FL, 33803. Phone: (863) 680-7190.
What is LAURA DIXON, APRN's NPI number?
LAURA DIXON, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992104152, issued on 08/13/2014.
Does LAURA DIXON, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA DIXON, APRN's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $622K in brand drug costs.
Does LAURA DIXON, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA DIXON, APRN had 106 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA DIXON, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA DIXON, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA DIXON, APRN accept Medicare?
LAURA DIXON, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,131 Part D claims and 564 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA DIXON, APRN's credentials?
LAURA DIXON, APRN's NPI is 1992104152 with credentials APRN. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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