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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1396856944 NP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Bangor, Maine.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 533 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% 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
Sally Schwarze, NP filed 5,481 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Bangor, Maine, prescribing 89% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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Sally Schwarze, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,481 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 Sally Schwarze, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
5,481 349% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maine
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maine providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Sally Schwarze, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 900 BROADWAY, Bangor, ME, 04401, with a listed phone of (207) 907-3300. NPI 1396856944 was issued on 08/31/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,481 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 533 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $431K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1396856944 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/31/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Sally Schwarze, NP - brand share 10.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,481 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.
5,481
Total Claims
$431K
Total Drug Cost
533
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,645
- Total Day Supply
- 338,881
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $300K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $129K
- Opioid Claims
- 101 (1.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 87
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Gender Split
- 78% female / 22% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 87, 65-74: 228, 75-84: 166, 85+: 52
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sally Schwarze, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
261 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
257 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
200 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
181 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
177 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
166 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
160 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
125 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 261 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 257 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 200 |
| Losartan Potassium | 181 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 177 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 166 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 160 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 125 |
| Omeprazole | 120 |
| Gabapentin | 114 |
* 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 Sally Schwarze, NP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Sally Schwarze, NP's 5,481 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maine
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Schwarze.
Dr. Susan Abbott
FNP-C
Waterville, ME
Dr. Tammy Abbott
NP
Lewiston, ME
Dr. Samuel Acha
FNP-BC
Westbrook, ME
Dr. Shannon Achorn
NP
Rockland, ME
Dr. Christa Adams
FNP
Lewiston, ME
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 Maine 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 Sally Schwarze, NP's specialty? ▼
Sally Schwarze, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Bangor, Maine. Credentials: NP.
How much does Sally Schwarze, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sally Schwarze, NP wrote 5,481 Medicare Part D claims totaling $431K in drug costs for 533 beneficiaries.
Where is Sally Schwarze, NP located? ▼
Sally Schwarze, NP is located at 900 BROADWAY, Bangor, ME, 04401. Phone: (207) 907-3300.
What is Sally Schwarze, NP's NPI number? ▼
Sally Schwarze, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396856944, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does Sally Schwarze, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sally Schwarze, NP's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $300K in brand drug costs.
Does Sally Schwarze, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sally Schwarze, NP had 101 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 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 Sally Schwarze, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sally Schwarze, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sally Schwarze, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Sally Schwarze, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,481 Part D claims and 533 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sally Schwarze, NP's credentials? ▼
Sally Schwarze, NP's NPI is 1396856944 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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