2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1588673917 NP
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Lee Erbe, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner in Orangeburg, South 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 209,817 in Family 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 · 515 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
26%
generic claims · 63% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$67.77
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Lee Erbe, NP filed 2,160 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Orangeburg, South Carolina, prescribing 26% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
26%
generic prescribing
$67.77
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.

Lee Erbe, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,160 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 Lee Erbe, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/05/2006

NPI 1588673917

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,160 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist - 6.2%Pharmacist6.2%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.5%Physical Therapist4.5%Behavior Technician - 3.8%Behavior Technician3.8%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.7%Speech-Language Pathologist3.7%
Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state 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 Family Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

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).

Lee Erbe, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 3000 SAINT MATTHEWS RD, Orangeburg, SC, 29118, with a listed phone of (843) 792-3400. NPI 1588673917 was issued on 08/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Erbe 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 2,160 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 515 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 63% brand-name and 26% 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

3000 SAINT MATTHEWS RD
Orangeburg, SC 29118

Provider Details

NPI 1588673917
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Lee Erbe, 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.

Musc Community Physicians
Santee, SC

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 Lee Erbe, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$68

Largest payer

Corcept Therapeutics

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 · Brand-heavy

Lee Erbe, NP - brand share 63.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average

63% brand-name claims vs 26% generic, on 2,160 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.

2,160
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
515
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,787
Total Day Supply
111,197
Brand vs Generic
63% brand / 26% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.96
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 159, 65-74: 226, 75-84: 114, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Lee Erbe, 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
Ozempic
Semaglutide
185
Levothyroxine Sodium
140
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
90
Metformin Hcl
88
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
84
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
Insulin Lispro
80
Methimazole
79
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
67
Tresiba Flextouch U-100
Insulin Degludec
67
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
60

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Lee Erbe, NP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Lee Erbe, NP's 2,160 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Erbe.

Compare Family 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 South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lee Erbe, NP's specialty?
Lee Erbe, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does Lee Erbe, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Lee Erbe, NP wrote 2,160 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 515 beneficiaries.
Where is Lee Erbe, NP located?
Lee Erbe, NP is located at 3000 SAINT MATTHEWS RD, Orangeburg, SC, 29118. Phone: (843) 792-3400.
What is Lee Erbe, NP's NPI number?
Lee Erbe, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588673917, issued on 08/05/2006.
Does Lee Erbe, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Lee Erbe, NP's prescribing is 63% brand-name and 26% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lee Erbe, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lee Erbe, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Levothyroxine Sodium, Trulicity. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lee Erbe, NP accept Medicare?
Lee Erbe, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,160 Part D claims and 515 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lee Erbe, NP's credentials?
Lee Erbe, NP's NPI is 1588673917 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.