2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1447635305 CRNP
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LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in VALLEY, Alabama. 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
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 741 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.8154/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$244.6
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in VALLEY, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12K claims across 741 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.8154/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $244.6 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.8154 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 11,826 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2015

NPI 1447635305

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,826 768% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

MIPS final score

87.8154/100 4.7154000000000025% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

1. Primary Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.8154/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 87.8154/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 87.8154/100 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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LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in VALLEY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CRNP. NPI: 1447635305. 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.

LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 1 MEDICAL PARK, VALLEY, AL, 36854, with a listed phone of (334) 756-5150. NPI 1447635305 was issued on 07/21/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KNOWLES 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 11,826 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 741 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $832K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.1%. 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 87.8154/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.9873, Cost 66.2022), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

1 MEDICAL PARK
VALLEY, AL 36854

Provider Details

NPI 1447635305
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/21/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.8154
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.9873
Quality
66.2022
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP 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.

WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP LLC
LAGRANGE, 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 LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$245

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 · Generic-heavy

LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 11,826 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.

11,826
Total Claims
$832K
Total Drug Cost
741
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19,186
Total Day Supply
529,990
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$659K
Generic Drug Cost
$169K
Opioid Claims
954 (8.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
640

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 180, 65-74: 271, 75-84: 195, 85+: 95

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
742
Gabapentin
595
Alprazolam
336
Amlodipine Besylate
276
Levothyroxine Sodium
251
Omeprazole
238
Losartan Potassium
225
Trazodone Hcl
218
Famotidine
211
Atorvastatin Calcium
197

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP's 11,826 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP's specialty?
LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in VALLEY, Alabama. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP wrote 11,826 Medicare Part D claims totaling $832K in drug costs for 741 beneficiaries.
What is LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP's Medicare quality score?
LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.8154/100 (Quality: 81.9873, Cost: 66.2022). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP located?
LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP is located at 1 MEDICAL PARK, VALLEY, AL, 36854. Phone: (334) 756-5150.
What is LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP's NPI number?
LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447635305, issued on 07/21/2015.
Does LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $659K in brand drug costs.
Does LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP had 954 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.1%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP accept Medicare?
LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,826 Part D claims and 741 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP's credentials?
LEANNE KNOWLES, CRNP's NPI is 1447635305 with credentials CRNP. 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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