2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1841659216 APRN
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LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. 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
79
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 79 claims across 23 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN filed 79 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/15/2016

NPI 1841659216

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

79 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within South Carolina

1. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1841659216. 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.

LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 121PARK CENTRAL DRIVE, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 252-9907. NPI 1841659216 was issued on 02/15/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COSSIO 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 79 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

121PARK CENTRAL DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1841659216
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/15/2016

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 79 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.

79
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
118
Total Day Supply
3,564
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$34K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
7.51

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Calcitriol
23
Sevelamer Carbonate
12

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN's 79 claims are below the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care 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 COSSIO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN's specialty?
LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: APRN.
How much does LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN wrote 79 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN located?
LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN is located at 121PARK CENTRAL DRIVE, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 252-9907.
What is LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN's NPI number?
LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841659216, issued on 02/15/2016.
Does LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Calcitriol, Sevelamer Carbonate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN accept Medicare?
LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 79 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN's credentials?
LINDSEY COSSIO, APRN's NPI is 1841659216 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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