2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1316552664 FNP-C
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RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in NORTH WILKESBORO, North 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 536 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.6786/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$291.52
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH WILKESBORO, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11K claims across 536 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.6786/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $291.52 across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.6786 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 10,905 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/14/2020

NPI 1316552664

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,905 792% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

86.6786/100 3.5786000000000087% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.6786/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 86.6786/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.7%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 86.6786/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in NORTH WILKESBORO, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP-C. NPI: 1316552664. 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.

RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 190 INDEPENDENCE AVE STE B, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC, 28659, with a listed phone of (336) 289-2289. NPI 1316552664 was issued on 09/14/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABSHER 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 10,905 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 536 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.6786/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.3142, Cost 73.781), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

190 INDEPENDENCE AVE STE B
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659

Provider Details

NPI 1316552664
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/14/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

86.6786
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.3142
Quality
73.781
Cost
95
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C 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.

CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
GRANITE FALLS, NC

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 RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$292

Largest payer

Braeburn Inc.

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

RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 10,905 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.

10,905
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
536
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,203
Total Day Supply
457,207
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$485K
Opioid Claims
3,432 (31.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
235

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 282, 65-74: 175, 75-84: 66, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
1,160
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
1,012
Gabapentin
594
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
487
Tizanidine Hcl
331
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
328
Xtampza Er
Oxycodone Myristate
283
Atorvastatin Calcium
233
Pregabalin
226
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
153

* 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 RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C 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

RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C's 10,905 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ABSHER.

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C's specialty?
RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in NORTH WILKESBORO, North Carolina. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C wrote 10,905 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 536 beneficiaries.
What is RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C's Medicare quality score?
RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.6786/100 (Quality: 69.3142, Cost: 73.781). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C located?
RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C is located at 190 INDEPENDENCE AVE STE B, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC, 28659. Phone: (336) 289-2289.
What is RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C's NPI number?
RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316552664, issued on 09/14/2020.
Does RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C had 3,432 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.5%.
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 RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C accept Medicare?
RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,905 Part D claims and 536 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C's credentials?
RAYE ABSHER, FNP-C's NPI is 1316552664 with credentials FNP-C. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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