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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1457626517 DNP, FNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Hampton, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family 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
974
Medicare Part D claims · 83 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$78.14
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP filed 974 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Hampton, Virginia, prescribing 81% generic.
- 974
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- generic prescribing
- $78.14
- 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.
Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
974 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Sinkler, DNP, FNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
974 20% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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 Sinkler, DNP, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP, FNP credentials at 300 MEDICAL DR, Hampton, VA, 23666, with a listed phone of (757) 788-0455. NPI 1457626517 was issued on 03/21/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 974 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 83 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $82K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1457626517 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | DNP, FNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/21/2012 |
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 Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$78
Largest payer
Alkermes, 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
Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP - brand share 19.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 974 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.
974
Total Claims
$82K
Total Drug Cost
83
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 974
- Total Day Supply
- 19,729
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $57K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
- Opioid Claims
- 46 (4.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 23
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.60
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 35, 75-84: 24, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
148 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
65 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 42
Atorvastatin Calcium
42 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 37
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
37 claims
- Insulin Lispro Kwi… 35
Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100
35 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 32
Amlodipine Besylate
32 claims
- Lisinopril 25
Lisinopril
25 claims
- Trulicity 25
Trulicity
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 148 |
| Losartan Potassium | 65 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 42 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 37 |
| Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100 Insulin Lispro | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 |
| Lisinopril | 25 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 25 |
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 22 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 22 |
* 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 Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP's 974 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sinkler.
Dr. Elizabeth Abando
RN, IBCLC, FNP-BC
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Gilbert Abare
FNP
Chesapeake, VA
Dr. Aaiza Abbas
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Manassas, VA
Dr. Valerie Abbott
FNP
Roanoke, VA
Dr. Nashwa Abdalla
FNP-C
Falls Church, VA
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP's specialty? ▼
Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Hampton, Virginia. Credentials: DNP, FNP.
How much does Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP wrote 974 Medicare Part D claims totaling $82K in drug costs for 83 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP located? ▼
Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP is located at 300 MEDICAL DR, Hampton, VA, 23666. Phone: (757) 788-0455.
What is Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457626517, issued on 03/21/2012.
Does Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $57K in brand drug costs.
Does Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 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 Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Losartan Potassium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 974 Part D claims and 83 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP's credentials? ▼
Nicole Sinkler, DNP, FNP's NPI is 1457626517 with credentials DNP, 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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