2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1720521917 APRN
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SARA THACKER, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in PAWLEYS ISLAND, South Carolina. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 556 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$138.87
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SARA THACKER, APRN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in PAWLEYS ISLAND, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 556 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $138.87 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SARA THACKER, APRN filed 6,805 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PAWLEYS ISLAND, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SARA THACKER, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/21/2016

NPI 1720521917

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,805 430% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology 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 THACKER, APRN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in PAWLEYS ISLAND, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1720521917. 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 THACKER, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 14866 OCEAN HWY, PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC, 29585, with a listed phone of (843) 235-0760. NPI 1720521917 was issued on 11/21/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THACKER 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 6,805 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 556 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $762K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

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

14866 OCEAN HWY
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585

Provider Details

NPI 1720521917
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/21/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA THACKER, 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.

PALMETTO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS LLC
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC

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 THACKER, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$139

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 THACKER, APRN — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,805 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.

6,805
Total Claims
$762K
Total Drug Cost
556
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,579
Total Day Supply
486,271
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$639K
Generic Drug Cost
$120K
Opioid Claims
116 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
225

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 286, 75-84: 197, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
484
Levothyroxine Sodium
294
Rosuvastatin Calcium
277
Losartan Potassium
272
Amlodipine Besylate
251
Lisinopril
204
Omeprazole
200
Hydrochlorothiazide
175
Metformin Hcl
170
Metoprolol Succinate
139

* 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 THACKER, APRN 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 THACKER, APRN's 6,805 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as THACKER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA THACKER, APRN's specialty?
SARA THACKER, APRN specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in PAWLEYS ISLAND, South Carolina. Credentials: APRN.
How much does SARA THACKER, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA THACKER, APRN wrote 6,805 Medicare Part D claims totaling $762K in drug costs for 556 beneficiaries.
Where is SARA THACKER, APRN located?
SARA THACKER, APRN is located at 14866 OCEAN HWY, PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC, 29585. Phone: (843) 235-0760.
What is SARA THACKER, APRN's NPI number?
SARA THACKER, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720521917, issued on 11/21/2016.
Does SARA THACKER, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA THACKER, APRN's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $639K in brand drug costs.
Does SARA THACKER, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA THACKER, APRN had 116 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
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 THACKER, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA THACKER, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA THACKER, APRN accept Medicare?
SARA THACKER, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,805 Part D claims and 556 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA THACKER, APRN's credentials?
SARA THACKER, APRN's NPI is 1720521917 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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