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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1730775271 NP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Birmingham, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,625 in Gerontology 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 · 317 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Pauline Piggott, NP filed 1,864 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Birmingham, Alabama, prescribing 95% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- 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.
Pauline Piggott, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,864 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Pauline Piggott, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,864 45% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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Pauline Piggott, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2000 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 934-9999. NPI 1730775271 was issued on 12/18/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,864 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 317 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $121K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1730775271 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/18/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Pauline Piggott, 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.
University OF Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
Birmingham, AL
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 · Generic-heavy
Pauline Piggott, NP - brand share 5.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,864 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.
1,864
Total Claims
$121K
Total Drug Cost
317
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,909
- Total Day Supply
- 86,488
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $52K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $70K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.28
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Pauline Piggott, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hbr
420 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
319 claims
- Rivastigmine
Rivastigmine
210 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 129
Duloxetine Hcl
129 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 117
Trazodone Hcl
117 claims
- Memantine Hcl 109
Memantine Hcl
109 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate 100
Quetiapine Fumarate
100 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate 81
Escitalopram Oxalate
81 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 420 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 319 |
| Rivastigmine | 210 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 129 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 117 |
| Memantine Hcl | 109 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 100 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 81 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 75 |
| Mirtazapine | 58 |
* 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 Pauline Piggott, 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
Pauline Piggott, NP's 1,864 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Piggott.
Dr. Robin Abel
MSN, CRNP
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Megan Allmendinger
CRNP
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Melayna Amison
CRNP
Birmingham, AL
Ashley Anderson
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Natasha Andrews
CRNP
Mobile, AL
Compare Gerontology 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 Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pauline Piggott, NP's specialty? ▼
Pauline Piggott, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: NP.
How much does Pauline Piggott, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Pauline Piggott, NP wrote 1,864 Medicare Part D claims totaling $121K in drug costs for 317 beneficiaries.
Where is Pauline Piggott, NP located? ▼
Pauline Piggott, NP is located at 2000 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 934-9999.
What is Pauline Piggott, NP's NPI number? ▼
Pauline Piggott, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730775271, issued on 12/18/2020.
Does Pauline Piggott, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Pauline Piggott, NP's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
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 Pauline Piggott, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pauline Piggott, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Citalopram Hbr, Donepezil Hcl, Rivastigmine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pauline Piggott, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Pauline Piggott, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,864 Part D claims and 317 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pauline Piggott, NP's credentials? ▼
Pauline Piggott, NP's NPI is 1730775271 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
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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