2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1821534314 APRN
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SARA ERGER, APRN

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in COOKEVILLE, 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 · 454 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.7K
54 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SARA ERGER, APRN is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in COOKEVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 454 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.7K across 54 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SARA ERGER, APRN filed 2,539 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COOKEVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SARA ERGER, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/09/2017

NPI 1821534314

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,539 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Primary Care 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 ERGER, APRN is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1821534314. 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 ERGER, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 851 S WILLOW AVE STE 112, COOKEVILLE, TN, 38501, with a listed phone of (615) 941-8501. NPI 1821534314 was issued on 01/09/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ERGER 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 2,539 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 454 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $171K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.9%. 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.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

851 S WILLOW AVE STE 112
COOKEVILLE, TN 38501

Provider Details

NPI 1821534314
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/09/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA ERGER, APRN 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.

TENNESSEE ONCOLOGY PLLC
COOKEVILLE, 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 ERGER, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

Daiichi Sankyo 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 · Generic-heavy

SARA ERGER, APRN — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 2,539 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.

2,539
Total Claims
$171K
Total Drug Cost
454
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,625
Total Day Supply
75,135
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$98K
Generic Drug Cost
$73K
Opioid Claims
1,343 (52.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 165, 65-74: 213, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
574
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
451
Gabapentin
360
Tizanidine Hcl
131
Pregabalin
123
Oxycodone Hcl
120
Naloxone Hcl
112
Meloxicam
67
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
64
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
50

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SARA ERGER, APRN fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA ERGER, APRN's 2,539 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA ERGER, APRN's specialty?
SARA ERGER, APRN specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in COOKEVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: APRN.
How much does SARA ERGER, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA ERGER, APRN wrote 2,539 Medicare Part D claims totaling $171K in drug costs for 454 beneficiaries.
Where is SARA ERGER, APRN located?
SARA ERGER, APRN is located at 851 S WILLOW AVE STE 112, COOKEVILLE, TN, 38501. Phone: (615) 941-8501.
What is SARA ERGER, APRN's NPI number?
SARA ERGER, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821534314, issued on 01/09/2017.
Does SARA ERGER, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA ERGER, APRN's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $98K in brand drug costs.
Does SARA ERGER, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA ERGER, APRN had 1,343 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.9%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARA ERGER, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA ERGER, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA ERGER, APRN accept Medicare?
SARA ERGER, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,539 Part D claims and 454 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA ERGER, APRN's credentials?
SARA ERGER, APRN's NPI is 1821534314 with credentials APRN. 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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