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2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1487260410 AGPCNP-BC
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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, North Carolina.
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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 224 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$42.82
3 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
Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC filed 2,452 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, North Carolina, prescribing 83% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- $42.82
- 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.
Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,452 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,452 104% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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).
Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding AGPCNP-BC credentials at 1771 TATE BLVD SE STE 103, Hickory, NC, 28602, with a listed phone of (828) 322-1128. NPI 1487260410 was issued on 09/15/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,452 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 224 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $369K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487260410 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | AGPCNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/15/2020 |
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 Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$43
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC - brand share 15.0%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner average
15% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,452 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.
2,452
Total Claims
$369K
Total Drug Cost
224
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,754
- Total Day Supply
- 168,718
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $321K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $45K
- Opioid Claims
- 36 (1.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 66
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.45
- Gender Split
- 76% female / 24% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 31, 65-74: 90, 75-84: 79, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
153 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
133 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
114 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
95 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
65 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
64 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
63 claims
- Losartan Potassium 58
Losartan Potassium
58 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 153 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 133 |
| Lisinopril | 114 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 95 |
| Omeprazole | 65 |
| Gabapentin | 64 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 63 |
| Losartan Potassium | 58 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 53 |
| Metformin Hcl | 46 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC 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
Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC's 2,452 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.
Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Anthony.
Dr. Latoya Abbott
ANP
Winston - Salem, NC
Dr. Ebunoluwa Abimbola
ANP
High Point, NC
Dr. Kongit Achew
AGNP
Concord, NC
Dr. Alix Ackerman
APRN, NP-C
Vanceboro, NC
Dr. Donna Adams
RN,MSN,ANP-BC
Durham, NC
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 North Carolina 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 Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Hickory, North Carolina. Credentials: AGPCNP-BC.
How much does Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC wrote 2,452 Medicare Part D claims totaling $369K in drug costs for 224 beneficiaries.
Where is Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC located? ▼
Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC is located at 1771 TATE BLVD SE STE 103, Hickory, NC, 28602. Phone: (828) 322-1128.
What is Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487260410, issued on 09/15/2020.
Does Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $321K in brand drug costs.
Does Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
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 Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,452 Part D claims and 224 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Lauren Anthony, AGPCNP-BC's NPI is 1487260410 with credentials AGPCNP-BC. 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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