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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1831187095 FNP
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Nurse Practitioner in Danville, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 in 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
95.2/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows
Laura Young Ligon, FNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.2/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,294 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 95.2/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
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Laura Young Ligon, FNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
95 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Laura Young Ligon, FNP sits
This provider among nurse practitioner peers
Across the 13,476 nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Laura Young Ligon, FNP writes more Part D claims than 76% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 78% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Laura Young Ligon, FNP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Laura Young Ligon, FNP?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,294 19% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95.2/100 12.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Laura Young Ligon, FNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 95.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) - 95.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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Laura Young Ligon, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 1040 MAIN ST, Danville, VA, 24541, with a listed phone of (434) 792-1433. NPI 1831187095 was issued on 10/12/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,294 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $427K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.3, Cost 82.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1831187095 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/12/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
95.2475
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.2811
Quality
82.9474
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,294
Total Claims
$427K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,978
- Total Day Supply
- 57,530
- Generic Drug Cost
- $105K
- Opioid Claims
- 11 (0.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 31
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 5.19
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 49, 75-84: 70, 85+: 29
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Laura Young Ligon, FNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Sevelamer Carbonate
Sevelamer Carbonate
195 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
84 claims
- Calcitriol 77
Calcitriol
77 claims
- Farxiga 69
Farxiga
69 claims
- Furosemide 61
Furosemide
61 claims
- Lanthanum Carbonate 57
Lanthanum Carbonate
57 claims
- Allopurinol 43
Allopurinol
43 claims
- Auryxia 43
Auryxia
43 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 195 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 84 |
| Calcitriol | 77 |
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 69 |
| Furosemide | 61 |
| Lanthanum Carbonate | 57 |
| Allopurinol | 43 |
| Auryxia Ferric Citrate | 43 |
| Velphoro Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide | 36 |
| Labetalol Hcl | 34 |
* 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 Young Ligon, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Laura Young Ligon, FNP's 1,294 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Young Ligon.
Dr. Marina Abad
NP
Manassas, VA
Omar Abdel Razzaq
Midlothian, VA
Dr. Sarah Abey
FNP
Roanoke, VA
Dr. Flordeliza Ablao-Chanthavichith
N.P.
Portsmouth, VA
Dr. Margaret Adeyeri
AGNP-C
Alexandria, VA
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Young Ligon, FNP's specialty? ▼
Laura Young Ligon, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Danville, Virginia. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Laura Young Ligon, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laura Young Ligon, FNP wrote 1,294 Medicare Part D claims totaling $427K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
What is Laura Young Ligon, FNP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Laura Young Ligon, FNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.2/100 (Quality: 86.3, Cost: 82.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Laura Young Ligon, FNP located? ▼
Laura Young Ligon, FNP is located at 1040 MAIN ST, Danville, VA, 24541. Phone: (434) 792-1433.
What is Laura Young Ligon, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Laura Young Ligon, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831187095, issued on 10/12/2005.
Does Laura Young Ligon, FNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Laura Young Ligon, FNP had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 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 Young Ligon, FNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Young Ligon, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sevelamer Carbonate, Amlodipine Besylate, Calcitriol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Young Ligon, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Laura Young Ligon, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,294 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Young Ligon, FNP's credentials? ▼
Laura Young Ligon, FNP's NPI is 1831187095 with credentials FNP. 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.
- 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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