2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1851659148 NP
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SARA ANDIES, NP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. 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 · 204 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$220.73
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARA ANDIES, NP filed 2,616 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, prescribing 87% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$220.73
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

SARA ANDIES, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,616 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 ANDIES, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2012

NPI 1851659148

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,616 118% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health 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).

SARA ANDIES, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1934 ALCOA HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37920, with a listed phone of (865) 305-7255. NPI 1851659148 was issued on 04/25/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDIES 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 2,616 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 204 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $140K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.0%. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

1934 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Provider Details

NPI 1851659148
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/25/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA ANDIES, 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.

IPC PAC HEALTHCARE SERVICES OF TENNESSEE PC
KINGSPORT, TN
NV PACS 2 LLC
KINGSPORT, TN

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 SARA ANDIES, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$221

Largest payer

Axsome Therapeutics, 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

SARA ANDIES, NP — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,616 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.

2,616
Total Claims
$140K
Total Drug Cost
204
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,636
Total Day Supply
41,040
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$86K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Opioid Claims
522 (20.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
222

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.45
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 58, 75-84: 53, 85+: 61

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARA ANDIES, NP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
182
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
178
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
150
Levothyroxine Sodium
104
Oxycodone Hcl
92
Furosemide
90
Tramadol Hcl
58
Lorazepam
57
Pantoprazole Sodium
51
Pregabalin
50

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SARA ANDIES, NP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA ANDIES, NP's 2,616 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA ANDIES, NP's specialty?
SARA ANDIES, NP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: NP.
How much does SARA ANDIES, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA ANDIES, NP wrote 2,616 Medicare Part D claims totaling $140K in drug costs for 204 beneficiaries.
Where is SARA ANDIES, NP located?
SARA ANDIES, NP is located at 1934 ALCOA HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37920. Phone: (865) 305-7255.
What is SARA ANDIES, NP's NPI number?
SARA ANDIES, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851659148, issued on 04/25/2012.
Does SARA ANDIES, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA ANDIES, NP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $86K in brand drug costs.
Does SARA ANDIES, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA ANDIES, NP had 522 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.0%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARA ANDIES, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA ANDIES, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA ANDIES, NP accept Medicare?
SARA ANDIES, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,616 Part D claims and 204 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA ANDIES, NP's credentials?
SARA ANDIES, NP's NPI is 1851659148 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

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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