NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Community Health Registered Nurse NPI 1437558228 APRN
Verify on CMS → Patricia Porter, APRN
Community Health Registered Nurse in North Charleston, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,593 in Community Health Registered Nurse, 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
92
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Community Health Registered Nurse avg: 918
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Patricia Porter, APRN filed 92 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Community Health Registered Nurse in North Charleston, South Carolina, prescribing 75% generic.
- 92
- Part D claims, 2023
- 75%
- generic prescribing
- ≥0th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Patricia Porter, APRN
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1437558228), first enumerated 08/18/2014.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 92 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1437558228 · Community Health Registered Nurse
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-TRACE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1437558228
- ENUM-MID 2014
- TAX-MID 8K Community Health
- RX-TRACE 92
- BOOK-THIN 434 in South Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Cheryl Smith · 2014
Patricia Porter, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
92 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Patricia Porter, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Community Health Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
92 90% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Community Health Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437558228 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Community Health Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/18/2014 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Patricia Porter, APRN - brand share 12.0%
Community Health Registered Nurse average
12% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 92 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.
92
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 167
- Total Day Supply
- 4,589
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 75% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $12K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Community Health Registered Nurse Overview
How Patricia Porter, APRN fits within the Community Health Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
7,593
Community Health Registered Nurse Providers in US
53
States with Community Health Registered Nurse
918
Avg Claims per Provider
Patricia Porter, APRN's 92 claims are below the specialty average of 918.
Nationwide Community Health Registered Nurse peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Porter, both outside South Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2014)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Community Health Registered Nurse Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Porter.
One of 434 Community Health Registered Nurse providers enrolled in South Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Amanda Abrams
MSN, RN
Greer, SC
Dr. Latonya Adams
RN
Greenville, SC
Wilma Adams
Goose Creek, SC
Dr. Heather Alexander
RN
Hartsville, SC
Dr. Katherine Alford
RN
Myrtle Beach, SC
Compare Community Health Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patricia Porter, APRN's specialty? ▼
Patricia Porter, APRN specializes in Community Health Registered Nurse and practices in North Charleston, South Carolina. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Patricia Porter, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Patricia Porter, APRN wrote 92 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is Patricia Porter, APRN located? ▼
Patricia Porter, APRN is located at 2070 NORTHBROOK BLVD, North Charleston, SC, 29406. Phone: (843) 953-4302.
What is Patricia Porter, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Patricia Porter, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437558228, issued on 08/18/2014.
Does Patricia Porter, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Patricia Porter, APRN's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
How many Community Health Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,593 Community Health Registered Nurse providers across 53 states in the US. The average Community Health Registered Nurse provider writes 918 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Patricia Porter, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Patricia Porter, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Patricia Porter, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Patricia Porter, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 92 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Patricia Porter, APRN's credentials? ▼
Patricia Porter, APRN's NPI is 1437558228 with credentials APRN. 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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