2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1811218076 APRN
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MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in FARMINGTON, Connecticut. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 374 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$126.89
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN filed 1,778 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in FARMINGTON, Connecticut, prescribing 78% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing
$126.89
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.

MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,778 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2010

NPI 1811218076

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,778 209% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Connecticut

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

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

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).

MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 263 FARMINGTON AVE, FARMINGTON, CT, 06030, with a listed phone of (860) 679-3343. NPI 1811218076 was issued on 06/22/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANFORD 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 1,778 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 374 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $429K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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

263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON, CT 06030

Provider Details

NPI 1811218076
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/22/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN 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.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER
FARMINGTON, CT

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 MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$127

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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

MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 1,778 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.

1,778
Total Claims
$429K
Total Drug Cost
374
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,750
Total Day Supply
111,618
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$399K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.12
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 125, 75-84: 129, 85+: 95

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN 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
Metoprolol Succinate
235
Eliquis
Apixaban
191
Torsemide
167
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
116
Atorvastatin Calcium
104
Spironolactone
96
Losartan Potassium
90
Furosemide
83
Lisinopril
68
Amlodipine Besylate
58

* 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 MICHELLE SANFORD, 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

MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN's 1,778 claims are above the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SANFORD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN's specialty?
MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in FARMINGTON, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN wrote 1,778 Medicare Part D claims totaling $429K in drug costs for 374 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN located?
MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN is located at 263 FARMINGTON AVE, FARMINGTON, CT, 06030. Phone: (860) 679-3343.
What is MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN's NPI number?
MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811218076, issued on 06/22/2010.
Does MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $399K 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 MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Torsemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN accept Medicare?
MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,778 Part D claims and 374 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN's credentials?
MICHELLE SANFORD, APRN's NPI is 1811218076 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.

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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