2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1861905960 APRN
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PAULA BYRNE, APRN

Registered Nurse in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 133 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$412.59
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PAULA BYRNE, APRN filed 1,846 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, prescribing 86% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$412.59
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.

PAULA BYRNE, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,846 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 PAULA BYRNE, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/10/2017

NPI 1861905960

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,846 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Registered Nurse share within South Carolina

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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).

PAULA BYRNE, APRN is a Registered Nurse provider practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1861905960. 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.

PAULA BYRNE, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding APRN credentials at 111 DOCTOR CIR, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (800) 491-0909. NPI 1861905960 was issued on 11/10/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BYRNE 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 1,846 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 133 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $254K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

111 DOCTOR CIR
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1861905960
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/10/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAULA BYRNE, APRN 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.

SC HOUSE CALLS INC
WEST COLUMBIA, SC

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 PAULA BYRNE, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$413

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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

PAULA BYRNE, APRN — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,846 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.

1,846
Total Claims
$254K
Total Drug Cost
133
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,803
Total Day Supply
107,509
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$205K
Generic Drug Cost
$47K
Opioid Claims
52 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.86
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 51, 75-84: 36, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
100
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
51
Trazodone Hcl
49
Metoprolol Tartrate
47
Atorvastatin Calcium
44
Metformin Hcl
44
Sertraline Hcl
39
Furosemide
37
Alprazolam
35
Prednisone
34

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How PAULA BYRNE, APRN fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

PAULA BYRNE, APRN's 1,846 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby 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 BYRNE.

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAULA BYRNE, APRN's specialty?
PAULA BYRNE, APRN specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: APRN.
How much does PAULA BYRNE, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAULA BYRNE, APRN wrote 1,846 Medicare Part D claims totaling $254K in drug costs for 133 beneficiaries.
Where is PAULA BYRNE, APRN located?
PAULA BYRNE, APRN is located at 111 DOCTOR CIR, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203. Phone: (800) 491-0909.
What is PAULA BYRNE, APRN's NPI number?
PAULA BYRNE, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861905960, issued on 11/10/2017.
Does PAULA BYRNE, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAULA BYRNE, APRN's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $205K in brand drug costs.
Does PAULA BYRNE, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAULA BYRNE, APRN had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAULA BYRNE, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAULA BYRNE, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAULA BYRNE, APRN accept Medicare?
PAULA BYRNE, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,846 Part D claims and 133 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAULA BYRNE, APRN's credentials?
PAULA BYRNE, APRN's NPI is 1861905960 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

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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