2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1477113058 NP
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SARA BAFFUTO, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in RICHMOND, Virginia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 253 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.2306/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SARA BAFFUTO, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 253 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.2306/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SARA BAFFUTO, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.2306 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,247 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SARA BAFFUTO, NP at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2019

NPI 1477113058

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,247 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

76.2306/100 6.869399999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARA BAFFUTO, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.2306/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 76.2306/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.2%
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 76.2306/100 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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SARA BAFFUTO, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1477113058. 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.

SARA BAFFUTO, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 401 COLLEGE ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23298, with a listed phone of (804) 828-9080. NPI 1477113058 was issued on 06/17/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAFFUTO 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 1,247 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 253 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%. 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 76.2306/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.5816, Cost 56.1869), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

401 COLLEGE ST
RICHMOND, VA 23298

Provider Details

NPI 1477113058
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/17/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.2306
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.5816
Quality
56.1869
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA BAFFUTO, 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.

MCV ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS
RICHMOND, VA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SARA BAFFUTO, NP — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,247 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.

1,247
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
253
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,363
Total Day Supply
66,743
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.8M
Generic Drug Cost
$74K
Opioid Claims
57 (4.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
91% female / 9% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Anastrozole
366
Letrozole
103
Gabapentin
71
Tamoxifen Citrate
67
Alendronate Sodium
52
Oxycodone Hcl
36
Eliquis
Apixaban
35
Exemestane
27
Imbruvica
Ibrutinib
27
Ibrance
Palbociclib
23

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SARA BAFFUTO, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA BAFFUTO, NP's 1,247 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA BAFFUTO, NP's specialty?
SARA BAFFUTO, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in RICHMOND, Virginia. Credentials: NP.
How much does SARA BAFFUTO, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA BAFFUTO, NP wrote 1,247 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 253 beneficiaries.
What is SARA BAFFUTO, NP's Medicare quality score?
SARA BAFFUTO, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.2306/100 (Quality: 64.5816, Cost: 56.1869). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARA BAFFUTO, NP located?
SARA BAFFUTO, NP is located at 401 COLLEGE ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23298. Phone: (804) 828-9080.
What is SARA BAFFUTO, NP's NPI number?
SARA BAFFUTO, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477113058, issued on 06/17/2019.
Does SARA BAFFUTO, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA BAFFUTO, NP's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.8M in brand drug costs.
Does SARA BAFFUTO, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA BAFFUTO, NP had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARA BAFFUTO, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA BAFFUTO, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Letrozole, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA BAFFUTO, NP accept Medicare?
SARA BAFFUTO, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,247 Part D claims and 253 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA BAFFUTO, NP's credentials?
SARA BAFFUTO, NP's NPI is 1477113058 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.
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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