2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1871123430 FNP
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Michelle Stough, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in Wilmington, 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 · 796 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.6K
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Michelle Stough, FNP filed 4,403 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Wilmington, North Carolina, prescribing 95% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$1.6K
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 Stough, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,403 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Stough, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/23/2020

NPI 1871123430

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,403 306% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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 Stough, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 1509 DOCTORS CIR, Wilmington, NC, 28401, with a listed phone of (910) 662-7500. NPI 1871123430 was issued on 01/23/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Stough 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 4,403 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 796 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $856K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

1509 DOCTORS CIR
Wilmington, NC 28401

Provider Details

NPI 1871123430
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/23/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Michelle Stough, FNP 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.

Legacy Healthcare Services Inc
Durham, NC
Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC
Wilmington, 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 Michelle Stough, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Generic-heavy

Michelle Stough, FNP — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 4,403 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.

4,403
Total Claims
$856K
Total Drug Cost
796
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,137
Total Day Supply
301,468
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$628K
Generic Drug Cost
$228K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 272, 75-84: 374, 85+: 96

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Michelle Stough, FNP 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
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
1,153
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Carbidopa/Levodopa
487
Donepezil Hcl
421
Memantine Hcl
333
Clonazepam
176
Quetiapine Fumarate
152
Primidone
147
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
103
Trazodone Hcl
93
Gabapentin
81

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Michelle Stough, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

Michelle Stough, FNP's 4,403 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby 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 Stough.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 North Carolina medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michelle Stough, FNP's specialty?
Michelle Stough, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Wilmington, North Carolina. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Michelle Stough, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Michelle Stough, FNP wrote 4,403 Medicare Part D claims totaling $856K in drug costs for 796 beneficiaries.
Where is Michelle Stough, FNP located?
Michelle Stough, FNP is located at 1509 DOCTORS CIR, Wilmington, NC, 28401. Phone: (910) 662-7500.
What is Michelle Stough, FNP's NPI number?
Michelle Stough, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871123430, issued on 01/23/2020.
Does Michelle Stough, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Michelle Stough, FNP's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $628K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michelle Stough, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michelle Stough, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michelle Stough, FNP accept Medicare?
Michelle Stough, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,403 Part D claims and 796 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michelle Stough, FNP's credentials?
Michelle Stough, FNP's NPI is 1871123430 with credentials FNP. 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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