2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1770078420 NP
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LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in COLUMBUS, Georgia. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 431 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 431 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.3K across 42 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP filed 1,839 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLUMBUS, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2018

NPI 1770078420

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,839 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1770078420. 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.

LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2300 MANCHESTER EXPY STE 1003, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904, with a listed phone of (706) 323-5552. NPI 1770078420 was issued on 06/26/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARMSTRONG 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 1,839 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 431 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $251K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

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

2300 MANCHESTER EXPY STE 1003
COLUMBUS, GA 31904

Provider Details

NPI 1770078420
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/26/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP 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.

COLUMBUS CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
COLUMBUS, GA

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 LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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

LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,839 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.

1,839
Total Claims
$251K
Total Drug Cost
431
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,603
Total Day Supply
137,243
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$209K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.01
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 215, 75-84: 136, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
185
Ranolazine Er
Ranolazine
136
Amlodipine Besylate
135
Atorvastatin Calcium
122
Rosuvastatin Calcium
121
Carvedilol
116
Metoprolol Succinate
109
Eliquis
Apixaban
91
Hydrochlorothiazide
80
Losartan Potassium
72

* 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 LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP 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

LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP's 1,839 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP's specialty?
LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in COLUMBUS, Georgia. Credentials: NP.
How much does LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP wrote 1,839 Medicare Part D claims totaling $251K in drug costs for 431 beneficiaries.
Where is LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP located?
LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP is located at 2300 MANCHESTER EXPY STE 1003, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904. Phone: (706) 323-5552.
What is LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP's NPI number?
LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770078420, issued on 06/26/2018.
Does LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $209K in brand drug costs.
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 LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Ranolazine Er, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP accept Medicare?
LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,839 Part D claims and 431 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP's credentials?
LAUREL ARMSTRONG, NP's NPI is 1770078420 with credentials NP. 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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