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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1619389061 APN
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Blackwood, New Jersey.
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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 174 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 16% 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
Lynda Giordano, APN filed 4,190 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Blackwood, New Jersey, prescribing 83% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Lynda Giordano, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,190 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Lynda Giordano, APN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
4,190 227% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Jersey 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.
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Lynda Giordano, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 4361 BLACK HORSE PIKE, Blackwood, NJ, 08012, with a listed phone of (856) 885-4579. NPI 1619389061 was issued on 05/20/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,190 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 174 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $504K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%.
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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1619389061 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/20/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lynda Giordano, APN 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.
Nurse Practitioner Professional Resources
Lakewood, NJ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lynda Giordano, APN - brand share 16.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
16% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 4,190 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.
4,190
Total Claims
$504K
Total Drug Cost
174
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,166
- Total Day Supply
- 206,456
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $394K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $107K
- Opioid Claims
- 189 (4.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 137
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.45
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 35, 65-74: 32, 75-84: 58, 85+: 49
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lynda Giordano, APN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
173 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
136 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
109 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
97 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
96 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
90 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
85 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
82 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 173 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 136 |
| Gabapentin | 109 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 97 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 96 |
| Lisinopril | 90 |
| Furosemide | 85 |
| Omeprazole | 82 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 77 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 75 |
* 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 Lynda Giordano, APN 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
Lynda Giordano, APN's 4,190 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Giordano.
Emmanuel Abanes
Bergenfield, NJ
Dr. Michael Abbey
APN
Hackensack, NJ
Siham Aboulhassane
Little Falls, NJ
Dr. Chioma Achonye
APN
Union, NJ
Dr. Beth Addis
APN
Northfield, NJ
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynda Giordano, APN's specialty? ▼
Lynda Giordano, APN specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Blackwood, New Jersey. Credentials: APN.
How much does Lynda Giordano, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lynda Giordano, APN wrote 4,190 Medicare Part D claims totaling $504K in drug costs for 174 beneficiaries.
Where is Lynda Giordano, APN located? ▼
Lynda Giordano, APN is located at 4361 BLACK HORSE PIKE, Blackwood, NJ, 08012. Phone: (856) 885-4579.
What is Lynda Giordano, APN's NPI number? ▼
Lynda Giordano, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619389061, issued on 05/20/2014.
Does Lynda Giordano, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lynda Giordano, APN's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $394K in brand drug costs.
Does Lynda Giordano, APN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lynda Giordano, APN had 189 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%.
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 Lynda Giordano, APN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lynda Giordano, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lynda Giordano, APN accept Medicare? ▼
Lynda Giordano, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,190 Part D claims and 174 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lynda Giordano, APN's credentials? ▼
Lynda Giordano, APN's NPI is 1619389061 with credentials APN. 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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