2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1184011637 ARNP
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LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner in COCOA BEACH, 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
853
Medicare Part D claims · 475 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP filed 853 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in COCOA BEACH, Florida, prescribing 86% generic.

853
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing

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

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

853 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/22/2015

NPI 1184011637

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

853 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 105 S BANANA RIVER BLVD FL 1, COCOA BEACH, FL, 32931, with a listed phone of (321) 868-8313. NPI 1184011637 was issued on 04/22/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANCOIS 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 853 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 475 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

105 S BANANA RIVER BLVD FL 1
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931

Provider Details

NPI 1184011637
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/22/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP 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.

URGENT CARE CENTERS OF BREVARD COUNTY LLC
MAITLAND, 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).

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 FRANCOIS, ARNP. To verify LAURA FRANCOIS, 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

LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 853 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.

853
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
475
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
888
Total Day Supply
10,602
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
352

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 262, 75-84: 158, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAURA FRANCOIS, 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
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
142
Methylprednisolone
101
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
87
Azithromycin
60
Doxycycline Hyclate
54
Amoxicillin
46
Cephalexin
42
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
30
Oseltamivir Phosphate
28
Lidocaine Hcl Viscous
Lidocaine Hcl
22

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP's 853 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP's specialty?
LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in COCOA BEACH, Florida. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP wrote 853 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 475 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP located?
LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP is located at 105 S BANANA RIVER BLVD FL 1, COCOA BEACH, FL, 32931. Phone: (321) 868-8313.
What is LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP's NPI number?
LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184011637, issued on 04/22/2015.
Does LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Methylprednisolone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP accept Medicare?
LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 853 Part D claims and 475 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP's credentials?
LAURA FRANCOIS, ARNP's NPI is 1184011637 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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