2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1992477814
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NICOLA FORCHA

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in WINCHESTER, Virginia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 207 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$779.65
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICOLA FORCHA is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in WINCHESTER, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 207 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $779.65 across 34 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICOLA FORCHA filed 1,293 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WINCHESTER, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICOLA FORCHA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2021

NPI 1992477814

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,293 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology 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).

NICOLA FORCHA is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in WINCHESTER, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1992477814. 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.

NICOLA FORCHA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider at 607 E JUBAL EARLY DR, WINCHESTER, VA, 22601, with a listed phone of (540) 536-5100. NPI 1992477814 was issued on 09/29/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORCHA 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 1,293 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 207 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $148K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 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. 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

607 E JUBAL EARLY DR
WINCHESTER, VA 22601

Provider Details

NPI 1992477814
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/29/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLA FORCHA 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.

VILLAGEHEALTH DM LLC
WINDSOR MILL, MD

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 NICOLA FORCHA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$780

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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

NICOLA FORCHA — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,293 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.

1,293
Total Claims
$148K
Total Drug Cost
207
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,483
Total Day Supply
30,841
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$123K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Opioid Claims
12 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
68

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 83, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
65
Lisinopril
61
Atorvastatin Calcium
58
Levothyroxine Sodium
53
Easy Touch Alcohol Prep Pads
Alcohol Antiseptic Pads
38
Quetiapine Fumarate
37
Gabapentin
34
Metoprolol Succinate
26
Sertraline Hcl
26
Rosuvastatin Calcium
25

* 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 NICOLA FORCHA fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLA FORCHA's 1,293 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLA FORCHA's specialty?
NICOLA FORCHA specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in WINCHESTER, Virginia.
How much does NICOLA FORCHA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLA FORCHA wrote 1,293 Medicare Part D claims totaling $148K in drug costs for 207 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLA FORCHA located?
NICOLA FORCHA is located at 607 E JUBAL EARLY DR, WINCHESTER, VA, 22601. Phone: (540) 536-5100.
What is NICOLA FORCHA's NPI number?
NICOLA FORCHA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992477814, issued on 09/29/2021.
Does NICOLA FORCHA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLA FORCHA's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $123K in brand drug costs.
Does NICOLA FORCHA prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICOLA FORCHA had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 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 NICOLA FORCHA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLA FORCHA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLA FORCHA accept Medicare?
NICOLA FORCHA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,293 Part D claims and 207 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLA FORCHA's credentials?
NICOLA FORCHA's NPI is 1992477814. 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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