2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1528477858 APRN-BC
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Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in Powell, Tennessee. 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 · 32 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC filed 3,009 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Powell, Tennessee, prescribing 88% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,009 Top 11% higher than 89% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2014

NPI 1528477858

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,009 146% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN-BC credentials at 233 DUSTY LN, Powell, TN, 37849, with a listed phone of (865) 696-6494. NPI 1528477858 was issued on 08/12/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Eppinette 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 3,009 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $70K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 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

233 DUSTY LN
Powell, TN 37849

Provider Details

NPI 1528477858
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN-BC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/12/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Paul Eppinette, APRN-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.

Priority Telemedicine Group PA
Austell, GA

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

Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,009 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.

3,009
Total Claims
$70K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,014
Total Day Supply
22,674
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.88
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Paul Eppinette, APRN-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
Levothyroxine Sodium
269
Hydralazine Hcl
204
Tamsulosin Hcl
167
Amlodipine Besylate
146
Escitalopram Oxalate
115
Rosuvastatin Calcium
113
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
112
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
105
Mirtazapine
103
Trazodone Hcl
100

* 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 Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC's 3,009 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC's specialty?
Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Powell, Tennessee. Credentials: APRN-BC.
How much does Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC wrote 3,009 Medicare Part D claims totaling $70K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC located?
Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC is located at 233 DUSTY LN, Powell, TN, 37849. Phone: (865) 696-6494.
What is Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC's NPI number?
Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528477858, issued on 08/12/2014.
Does Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 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 Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Hydralazine Hcl, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC accept Medicare?
Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,009 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC's credentials?
Paul Eppinette, APRN-BC's NPI is 1528477858 with credentials APRN-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).

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