2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1366702987 APN
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SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN

Family Nurse Practitioner in MENA, Arkansas. 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 · 270 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$74.49
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in MENA, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 270 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $74.49 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN filed 3,409 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MENA, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2012

NPI 1366702987

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,409 179% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

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

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).

SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in MENA, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APN. NPI: 1366702987. 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.

SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 136 HEALTH PARK DR, MENA, AR, 71953, with a listed phone of (888) 710-8220. NPI 1366702987 was issued on 05/17/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARMSTRONG 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 3,409 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 270 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $474K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. 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

136 HEALTH PARK DR
MENA, AR 71953

Provider Details

NPI 1366702987
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/17/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN 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.

MERCY NORTHWEST ARKANSAS AMBULATORY SERVICES, LLC
FORT SMITH, AR

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 SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$74

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,409 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.

3,409
Total Claims
$474K
Total Drug Cost
270
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,279
Total Day Supply
178,159
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$406K
Generic Drug Cost
$67K
Opioid Claims
42 (1.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
184

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 74, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 67, 85+: 21

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
116
Lisinopril
91
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
90
Atorvastatin Calcium
87
Amlodipine Besylate
84
Furosemide
72
Pantoprazole Sodium
71
Levothyroxine Sodium
66
Potassium Chloride
64
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
63

* 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 SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN 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

SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN's 3,409 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN's specialty?
SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in MENA, Arkansas. Credentials: APN.
How much does SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN wrote 3,409 Medicare Part D claims totaling $474K in drug costs for 270 beneficiaries.
Where is SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN located?
SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN is located at 136 HEALTH PARK DR, MENA, AR, 71953. Phone: (888) 710-8220.
What is SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN's NPI number?
SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366702987, issued on 05/17/2012.
Does SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $406K in brand drug costs.
Does SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN prescribe opioids?
Yes, SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
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 SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Lisinopril, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN accept Medicare?
SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,409 Part D claims and 270 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN's credentials?
SANDRA ARMSTRONG, APN's NPI is 1366702987 with credentials APN. 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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