2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1851839203 CRNP
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Nicole Nelson, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Florence, Alabama. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,625 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
252
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Nicole Nelson, CRNP filed 252 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Florence, Alabama, prescribing 92% generic.

252
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

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Nicole Nelson, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

252 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 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 Nicole Nelson, CRNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/06/2017

NPI 1851839203

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

252 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Largest specialties in Alabama (% of in-state providers)

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 8.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program8.1%Pharmacist - 6.7%Pharmacist6.7%Family Nurse Practitioner - 5.9%Family Nurse Practitioner5.9%Behavior Technician - 4.4%Behavior Technician4.4%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Mental Health Counselor - 3.3%Mental Health Counselor3.3%Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - 0.3%Gerontology Nurse Practitioner0.3%
Largest specialties in Alabama (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

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).

Nicole Nelson, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 1609 MOCKINGBIRD CT, Florence, AL, 35630, with a listed phone of (256) 320-7781. NPI 1851839203 was issued on 02/06/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Nelson 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 252 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

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

1609 MOCKINGBIRD CT
Florence, AL 35630

Provider Details

NPI 1851839203
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/06/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nicole Nelson, CRNP 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.

According to CMS billing records, Nicole Nelson, CRNP is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.

Eastern Hospital Medicine PC
Birmingham, AL
Russellville Hospital Inc.
Russellville, AL
Southern NP Associates LLC
Hoover, AL

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 · Generic-heavy

Nicole Nelson, CRNP - brand share 8.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 252 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.

252
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
282
Total Day Supply
7,210
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.41
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Nicole Nelson, CRNP 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
Potassium Chloride
28
Pantoprazole Sodium
18
Doxycycline Hyclate
16
Atorvastatin Calcium
11
Tamsulosin Hcl
11

* 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 Nicole Nelson, CRNP 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

Nicole Nelson, CRNP's 252 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicole Nelson, CRNP's specialty?
Nicole Nelson, CRNP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Florence, Alabama. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does Nicole Nelson, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nicole Nelson, CRNP wrote 252 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicole Nelson, CRNP located?
Nicole Nelson, CRNP is located at 1609 MOCKINGBIRD CT, Florence, AL, 35630. Phone: (256) 320-7781.
What is Nicole Nelson, CRNP's NPI number?
Nicole Nelson, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851839203, issued on 02/06/2017.
Does Nicole Nelson, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Nicole Nelson, CRNP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
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 Nicole Nelson, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Nelson, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Potassium Chloride, Pantoprazole Sodium, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Nelson, CRNP accept Medicare?
Nicole Nelson, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 252 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicole Nelson, CRNP's credentials?
Nicole Nelson, CRNP's NPI is 1851839203 with credentials CRNP. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.