2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1609229681 F.N.P.
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MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.

Family Nurse Practitioner in ARDEN, North 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 279 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$30.78
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,846 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$30.78
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.

MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2016

NPI 1609229681

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,846 215% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

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

North Carolina providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding F.N.P. credentials at 2695 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 204, ARDEN, NC, 28704, with a listed phone of (828) 687-8647. NPI 1609229681 was issued on 07/14/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALEY 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 3,846 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 279 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $502K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

2695 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 204
ARDEN, NC 28704

Provider Details

NPI 1609229681
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials F.N.P.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. 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.

HOPSCOTCH PRIMARY CARE PLLC
ASHEVILLE, NC
MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITY MULTISPECIALTY PROVIDERS LLC
ARDEN, NC

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 MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$31

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

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 · Typical

MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,846 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.

3,846
Total Claims
$502K
Total Drug Cost
279
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,605
Total Day Supply
253,524
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$438K
Generic Drug Cost
$63K
Opioid Claims
62 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 67, 65-74: 127, 75-84: 68, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
268
Amlodipine Besylate
204
Lisinopril
202
Omeprazole
122
Rosuvastatin Calcium
118
Gabapentin
114
Levothyroxine Sodium
113
Metoprolol Succinate
107
Metformin Hcl
80
Losartan Potassium
78

* 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 MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. 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

MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.'s 3,846 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family 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 ALEY.

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.'s specialty?
MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in ARDEN, North Carolina. Credentials: F.N.P..
How much does MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. wrote 3,846 Medicare Part D claims totaling $502K in drug costs for 279 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. located?
MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. is located at 2695 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 204, ARDEN, NC, 28704. Phone: (828) 687-8647.
What is MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609229681, issued on 07/14/2016.
Does MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $438K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. had 62 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
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 MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,846 Part D claims and 279 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.'s credentials?
MICHAEL ALEY, F.N.P.'s NPI is 1609229681 with credentials F.N.P.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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