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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1336532498 NP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, 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 9,706 in Gerontology 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
706
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Linda Charron, NP filed 706 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, North Carolina, prescribing 70% generic.
- 706
- Part D claims, 2023
- 70%
- generic prescribing
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.
Linda Charron, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
706 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Linda Charron, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
706 45% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Linda Charron, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 279 BRIAN CENTER DR, Lexington, NC, 27292, with a listed phone of (336) 688-8726. NPI 1336532498 was issued on 03/13/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 706 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.9%.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1336532498 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/13/2015 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Linda Charron, NP - brand share 28.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
28% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 706 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.
706
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 708
- Total Day Supply
- 16,688
- Brand vs Generic
- 28% brand / 70% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $55K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
- Opioid Claims
- 84 (11.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.70
- 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 Linda Charron, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Furosemide
Furosemide
62 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
32 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
30 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
27 claims
- Tradjenta
Tradjenta
27 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
27 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
25 claims
- Lorazepam 22
Lorazepam
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Furosemide | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 30 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 27 |
| Tradjenta Linagliptin | 27 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 |
| Clonazepam | 25 |
| Lorazepam | 22 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 19 |
* 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 Linda Charron, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Linda Charron, NP's 706 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology 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 Charron.
Desta Abate
Burlington, NC
Dr. Eva Abrams
NP
Goldsboro, NC
Dr. Leslie Ackerman
NP
Jefferson, NC
Dr. Amie Adams
NP
High Point, NC
Dr. Deborah Adams-Wingate
NP
Wilmington, NC
Compare Gerontology 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 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linda Charron, NP's specialty? ▼
Linda Charron, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Lexington, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does Linda Charron, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Linda Charron, NP wrote 706 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
Where is Linda Charron, NP located? ▼
Linda Charron, NP is located at 279 BRIAN CENTER DR, Lexington, NC, 27292. Phone: (336) 688-8726.
What is Linda Charron, NP's NPI number? ▼
Linda Charron, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336532498, issued on 03/13/2015.
Does Linda Charron, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Linda Charron, NP's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K in brand drug costs.
Does Linda Charron, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Linda Charron, NP had 84 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.9%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 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 Linda Charron, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Linda Charron, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Linda Charron, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Linda Charron, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 706 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Linda Charron, NP's credentials? ▼
Linda Charron, NP's NPI is 1336532498 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
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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