2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1881173441 NP
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LAUREN WARE, NP

Nurse Practitioner in ARDEN, North Carolina. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 355 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.4025/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$69.43
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAUREN WARE, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.4025/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,355 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.4025/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$69.43
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 WARE, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

88 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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 LAUREN WARE, NP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/14/2018

NPI 1881173441

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,355 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

88.4025/100 5.302500000000009% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAUREN WARE, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.4025/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 88.4025/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.4%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 88.4025/100 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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LAUREN WARE, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2585 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ARDEN, NC, 28704, with a listed phone of (828) 258-8800. NPI 1881173441 was issued on 08/14/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WARE 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 1,355 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 355 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.1%. 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 88.4025/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.9157, Cost 67.2593), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

2585 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ARDEN, NC 28704

Provider Details

NPI 1881173441
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/14/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.4025
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.9157
Quality
67.2593
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN WARE, 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.

CAROLINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
EMERGEORTHO PA
ARDEN, NC

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 LAUREN WARE, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$69

Largest payer

Inari Medical, 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 · Generic-heavy

LAUREN WARE, NP — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,355 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.

1,355
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
355
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,361
Total Day Supply
10,892
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
489 (36.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
280

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.77
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAUREN WARE, NP 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
Oxycodone Hcl
398
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
323
Cefadroxil
114
Cephalexin
112
Methocarbamol
86
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
65
Eliquis
Apixaban
47
Tramadol Hcl
41
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
31
Gabapentin
24

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LAUREN WARE, NP 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

LAUREN WARE, NP's 1,355 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby 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 WARE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN WARE, NP's specialty?
LAUREN WARE, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in ARDEN, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does LAUREN WARE, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN WARE, NP wrote 1,355 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 355 beneficiaries.
What is LAUREN WARE, NP's Medicare quality score?
LAUREN WARE, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.4025/100 (Quality: 94.9157, Cost: 67.2593). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAUREN WARE, NP located?
LAUREN WARE, NP is located at 2585 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ARDEN, NC, 28704. Phone: (828) 258-8800.
What is LAUREN WARE, NP's NPI number?
LAUREN WARE, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881173441, issued on 08/14/2018.
Does LAUREN WARE, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAUREN WARE, NP's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
Does LAUREN WARE, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAUREN WARE, NP had 489 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.1%.
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 LAUREN WARE, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN WARE, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Ondansetron Odt, Cefadroxil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN WARE, NP accept Medicare?
LAUREN WARE, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,355 Part D claims and 355 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN WARE, NP's credentials?
LAUREN WARE, NP's NPI is 1881173441 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.
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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