2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1003443458 NP
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NICOLE TAYLOR, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in TUPELO, Mississippi. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 228 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.1001/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$505.02
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICOLE TAYLOR, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in TUPELO, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 228 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1001/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $505.02 across 27 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICOLE TAYLOR, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.1001 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,550 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICOLE TAYLOR, NP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2020

NPI 1003443458

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,550 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

93.1001/100 10.000100000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICOLE TAYLOR, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.1001/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 93.1001/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.1%
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 93.1001/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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NICOLE TAYLOR, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in TUPELO, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1003443458. 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.

NICOLE TAYLOR, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 845 SOUTH GLOSTER STREET, TUPELO, MS, 38801, with a listed phone of (662) 377-5930. NPI 1003443458 was issued on 03/25/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAYLOR 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 2,550 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 228 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $253K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.4%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.1001/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.0821), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

845 SOUTH GLOSTER STREET
TUPELO, MS 38801

Provider Details

NPI 1003443458
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/25/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.1001
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.0821
Quality
88
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE TAYLOR, NP 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.

NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
STARKVILLE, MS

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 NICOLE TAYLOR, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$505

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC

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 TAYLOR, NP — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,550 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.

2,550
Total Claims
$253K
Total Drug Cost
228
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,620
Total Day Supply
74,622
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$164K
Generic Drug Cost
$88K
Opioid Claims
1,286 (50.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 93, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 61, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
620
Gabapentin
314
Buprenorphine
170
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
154
Methocarbamol
151
Meloxicam
130
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
124
Tramadol Hcl
105
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
99
Baclofen
88

* 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 TAYLOR, NP 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 TAYLOR, NP's 2,550 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE TAYLOR, NP's specialty?
NICOLE TAYLOR, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in TUPELO, Mississippi. Credentials: NP.
How much does NICOLE TAYLOR, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE TAYLOR, NP wrote 2,550 Medicare Part D claims totaling $253K in drug costs for 228 beneficiaries.
What is NICOLE TAYLOR, NP's Medicare quality score?
NICOLE TAYLOR, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1001/100 (Quality: 83.0821). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICOLE TAYLOR, NP located?
NICOLE TAYLOR, NP is located at 845 SOUTH GLOSTER STREET, TUPELO, MS, 38801. Phone: (662) 377-5930.
What is NICOLE TAYLOR, NP's NPI number?
NICOLE TAYLOR, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003443458, issued on 03/25/2020.
Does NICOLE TAYLOR, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE TAYLOR, NP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $164K in brand drug costs.
Does NICOLE TAYLOR, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICOLE TAYLOR, NP had 1,286 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.4%.
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 TAYLOR, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE TAYLOR, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Buprenorphine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE TAYLOR, NP accept Medicare?
NICOLE TAYLOR, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,550 Part D claims and 228 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE TAYLOR, NP's credentials?
NICOLE TAYLOR, NP's NPI is 1003443458 with credentials NP. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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