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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1720325103 ARNP MSN
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Bradenton, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 110 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Linda Copher, ARNP MSN filed 4,901 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Bradenton, Florida, prescribing 89% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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Linda Copher, ARNP MSN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,901 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 Copher, ARNP MSN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
4,901 301% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Linda Copher, ARNP MSN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP MSN credentials at 5860 RANCH LAKE BLVD STE 200, Bradenton, FL, 34202, with a listed phone of (941) 388-8997. NPI 1720325103 was issued on 01/06/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,901 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 110 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $351K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1720325103 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ARNP MSN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/06/2013 |
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Linda Copher, ARNP MSN. To verify Linda Copher, ARNP MSN's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Linda Copher, ARNP MSN - brand share 10.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 4,901 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.
4,901
Total Claims
$351K
Total Drug Cost
110
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,947
- Total Day Supply
- 142,428
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $246K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $103K
- Opioid Claims
- 86 (1.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 38
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.64
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 35, 75-84: 28, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Linda Copher, ARNP MSN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
252 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
160 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
152 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
150 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
150 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
132 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
129 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
121 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 252 |
| Lisinopril | 160 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 152 |
| Gabapentin | 150 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 150 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 132 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 129 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 121 |
| Omeprazole | 108 |
| Potassium Chloride | 101 |
* 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 Linda Copher, ARNP MSN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Linda Copher, ARNP MSN's 4,901 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Copher.
Dr. Mary Aanestad
A.R.N.P.
Pensacola, FL
Dr. Shannon Aaron
APRN
Pensacola, FL
Evelyn Abadin Quintana
Miami, FL
Abel Aballe Mosqueda
Bonita Springs, FL
Dr. Marjorie Abanador
ARNP
Winter Park, FL
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linda Copher, ARNP MSN's specialty? ▼
Linda Copher, ARNP MSN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Bradenton, Florida. Credentials: ARNP MSN.
How much does Linda Copher, ARNP MSN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Linda Copher, ARNP MSN wrote 4,901 Medicare Part D claims totaling $351K in drug costs for 110 beneficiaries.
Where is Linda Copher, ARNP MSN located? ▼
Linda Copher, ARNP MSN is located at 5860 RANCH LAKE BLVD STE 200, Bradenton, FL, 34202. Phone: (941) 388-8997.
What is Linda Copher, ARNP MSN's NPI number? ▼
Linda Copher, ARNP MSN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720325103, issued on 01/06/2013.
Does Linda Copher, ARNP MSN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Linda Copher, ARNP MSN's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $246K in brand drug costs.
Does Linda Copher, ARNP MSN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Linda Copher, ARNP MSN had 86 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 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 Linda Copher, ARNP MSN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Linda Copher, ARNP MSN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Linda Copher, ARNP MSN accept Medicare? ▼
Linda Copher, ARNP MSN appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,901 Part D claims and 110 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Linda Copher, ARNP MSN's credentials? ▼
Linda Copher, ARNP MSN's NPI is 1720325103 with credentials ARNP MSN. 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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