2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1265858245
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SARA HEADLEY

Registered Nurse in WATERBURY, Vermont. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 158 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SARA HEADLEY filed 2,468 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in WATERBURY, Vermont, prescribing 84% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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 HEADLEY's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,468 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 HEADLEY?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/13/2014

NPI 1265858245

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,468 147% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Vermont

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Vermont providers

Vermont providers

Registered Nurse share within Vermont

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Vermont

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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 HEADLEY is a Registered Nurse provider practicing in WATERBURY, Vermont, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1265858245. 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 HEADLEY appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider at 6 N MAIN ST, WATERBURY, VT, 05676, with a listed phone of (802) 882-6468. NPI 1265858245 was issued on 03/13/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEADLEY 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 2,468 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 158 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $305K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

6 N MAIN ST
WATERBURY, VT 05676

Provider Details

NPI 1265858245
Specialty Registered Nurse
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/13/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA HEADLEY 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.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF BURLINGTON INC
BURLINGTON, VT

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 HEADLEY — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,468 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.

2,468
Total Claims
$305K
Total Drug Cost
158
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,994
Total Day Supply
114,048
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$254K
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Opioid Claims
83 (3.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 67, 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
Gabapentin
134
Atorvastatin Calcium
123
Levothyroxine Sodium
84
Lisinopril
79
Amlodipine Besylate
72
Omeprazole
56
Pantoprazole Sodium
55
Metformin Hcl
54
Simvastatin
53
Fluoxetine Hcl
52

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How SARA HEADLEY fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA HEADLEY's 2,468 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Vermont

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

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA HEADLEY's specialty?
SARA HEADLEY specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in WATERBURY, Vermont.
How much does SARA HEADLEY prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA HEADLEY wrote 2,468 Medicare Part D claims totaling $305K in drug costs for 158 beneficiaries.
Where is SARA HEADLEY located?
SARA HEADLEY is located at 6 N MAIN ST, WATERBURY, VT, 05676. Phone: (802) 882-6468.
What is SARA HEADLEY's NPI number?
SARA HEADLEY's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265858245, issued on 03/13/2014.
Does SARA HEADLEY prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA HEADLEY's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $254K in brand drug costs.
Does SARA HEADLEY prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA HEADLEY had 83 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARA HEADLEY prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA HEADLEY's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA HEADLEY accept Medicare?
SARA HEADLEY appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,468 Part D claims and 158 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA HEADLEY's credentials?
SARA HEADLEY's NPI is 1265858245. 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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