2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1386252625 APRN
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LEAH NELSON, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in MCKINNEY, Texas. 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
671
Medicare Part D claims · 169 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LEAH NELSON, APRN filed 671 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in MCKINNEY, Texas, prescribing 89% generic.

671
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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LEAH NELSON, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

671 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LEAH NELSON, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2020

NPI 1386252625

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

671 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

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

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).

LEAH NELSON, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 8000 ELDORADO PKWY, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070, with a listed phone of (469) 742-9950. NPI 1386252625 was issued on 07/22/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NELSON 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 671 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 169 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $90K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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

8000 ELDORADO PKWY
MCKINNEY, TX 75070

Provider Details

NPI 1386252625
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/22/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEAH NELSON, APRN 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.

HEALTHTEXAS PROVIDER NETWORK
PLANO, TX

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LEAH NELSON, APRN. To verify LEAH NELSON, APRN's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LEAH NELSON, APRN — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 671 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.

671
Total Claims
$90K
Total Drug Cost
169
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
725
Total Day Supply
20,508
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$58K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.89
Gender Split
77% female / 23% male
Age Distribution
<65: 65, 65-74: 69, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LEAH NELSON, APRN 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
Gabapentin
168
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
72
Tizanidine Hcl
59
Methocarbamol
58
Ztlido
Lidocaine
47
Lidocaine
35
Meloxicam
21
Celecoxib
19
Methylprednisolone
18
Calcipotriene
16

* 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 LEAH NELSON, APRN 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

LEAH NELSON, APRN's 671 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEAH NELSON, APRN's specialty?
LEAH NELSON, APRN specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in MCKINNEY, Texas. Credentials: APRN.
How much does LEAH NELSON, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEAH NELSON, APRN wrote 671 Medicare Part D claims totaling $90K in drug costs for 169 beneficiaries.
Where is LEAH NELSON, APRN located?
LEAH NELSON, APRN is located at 8000 ELDORADO PKWY, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070. Phone: (469) 742-9950.
What is LEAH NELSON, APRN's NPI number?
LEAH NELSON, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386252625, issued on 07/22/2020.
Does LEAH NELSON, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LEAH NELSON, APRN's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $58K 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 LEAH NELSON, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEAH NELSON, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEAH NELSON, APRN accept Medicare?
LEAH NELSON, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 671 Part D claims and 169 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEAH NELSON, APRN's credentials?
LEAH NELSON, APRN's NPI is 1386252625 with credentials APRN. 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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