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2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse NPI 1205178928 ANP-BC
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Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse in Durham, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,553 in Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse, 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
866
Medicare Part D claims · 199 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse avg: 752
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sara Alexander, ANP-BC filed 866 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse in Durham, North Carolina.
- 866
- Part D claims, 2023
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Sara Alexander, ANP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
866 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 Sara Alexander, ANP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
866 15% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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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Sara Alexander, ANP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse provider holding ANP-BC credentials at 2301 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC, 27705, with a listed phone of (314) 362-4026. NPI 1205178928 was issued on 03/20/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 866 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 199 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.0%.
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,553 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 752 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 | 1205178928 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | ANP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/20/2013 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
866
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 889
- Total Day Supply
- 21,435
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Opioid Claims
- 87 (10.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 24
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.66
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 21, 65-74: 52, 75-84: 86, 85+: 40
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sara Alexander, ANP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Furosemide
Furosemide
52 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
46 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
34 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
32 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
30 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
28 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
26 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Furosemide | 52 |
| Metformin Hcl | 46 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 32 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 26 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 |
| Carvedilol | 24 |
| Vascepa Icosapent Ethyl | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Overview
How Sara Alexander, ANP-BC fits within the Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
6,553
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse
752
Avg Claims per Provider
Sara Alexander, ANP-BC's 866 claims are above the specialty average of 752.
Nearby Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alexander.
Dr. Caroline Adams
RN, BSN
Mebane, NC
Dr. Jonathan Alcid
RN
Winston Salem, NC
Katira Alexander
Greensboro, NC
Dr. Summer Allen
RN
Emerald Isle, NC
Steven Altamirano
Jacksonville, NC
Compare Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sara Alexander, ANP-BC's specialty? ▼
Sara Alexander, ANP-BC specializes in Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse and practices in Durham, North Carolina. Credentials: ANP-BC.
How much does Sara Alexander, ANP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sara Alexander, ANP-BC wrote 866 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
Where is Sara Alexander, ANP-BC located? ▼
Sara Alexander, ANP-BC is located at 2301 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC, 27705. Phone: (314) 362-4026.
What is Sara Alexander, ANP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Sara Alexander, ANP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205178928, issued on 03/20/2013.
Does Sara Alexander, ANP-BC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sara Alexander, ANP-BC had 87 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.0%.
How many Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,553 Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse provider writes 752 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sara Alexander, ANP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sara Alexander, ANP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Metformin Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sara Alexander, ANP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Sara Alexander, ANP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 866 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sara Alexander, ANP-BC's credentials? ▼
Sara Alexander, ANP-BC's NPI is 1205178928 with credentials ANP-BC. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.