2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1154748556 FNP-BC
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Nicole Watson, FNP-BC

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Virginia Beach, 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 10,138 in Primary Care 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 408 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% 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 Watson, FNP-BC filed 2,453 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Virginia Beach, Virginia, prescribing 89% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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 Watson, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,453 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Nicole Watson, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2014

NPI 1154748556

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,453 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

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

Behavior Technician - 5.2%Behavior Technician5.2%Clinical Social Worker - 5.1%Clinical Social Worker5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.7%Physical Therapist - 4.6%Physical Therapist4.6%Pharmacist - 4.5%Pharmacist4.5%Professional Counselor - 4%Professional Counselor4%Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - 0.1%Primary Care Nurse Practitioner0.1%
Largest specialties in Virginia (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Nicole Watson, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 2859 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452, with a listed phone of (757) 395-1300. NPI 1154748556 was issued on 03/24/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Watson 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 2,453 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 408 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $205K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% 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.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

2859 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Provider Details

NPI 1154748556
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/24/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nicole Watson, FNP-BC 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.

Sentara Medical Group
Virginia Beach, VA

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 · Typical

Nicole Watson, FNP-BC — brand share 10.0%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner average

10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,453 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.

2,453
Total Claims
$205K
Total Drug Cost
408
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,610
Total Day Supply
163,271
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$170K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Antibiotic Claims
79

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 186, 75-84: 125, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Nicole Watson, FNP-BC 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
132
Amlodipine Besylate
128
Losartan Potassium
92
Omeprazole
88
Lisinopril
87
Hydrochlorothiazide
76
Levothyroxine Sodium
76
Pravastatin Sodium
66
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
59
Metformin Hcl
58

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Nicole Watson, FNP-BC fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

Nicole Watson, FNP-BC's 2,453 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicole Watson, FNP-BC's specialty?
Nicole Watson, FNP-BC specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does Nicole Watson, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nicole Watson, FNP-BC wrote 2,453 Medicare Part D claims totaling $205K in drug costs for 408 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicole Watson, FNP-BC located?
Nicole Watson, FNP-BC is located at 2859 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452. Phone: (757) 395-1300.
What is Nicole Watson, FNP-BC's NPI number?
Nicole Watson, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154748556, issued on 03/24/2014.
Does Nicole Watson, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Nicole Watson, FNP-BC's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $170K in brand drug costs.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicole Watson, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Watson, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Watson, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
Nicole Watson, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,453 Part D claims and 408 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicole Watson, FNP-BC's credentials?
Nicole Watson, FNP-BC's NPI is 1154748556 with credentials FNP-BC. 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.