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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1538789144 APRN
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Dayton, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 209,817 in Family Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
101
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.8/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sara Watson, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 101 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 76.8/100
- MIPS score · -6 vs avg
- 101
- Part D claims, 2023
- 73%
- 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 Watson, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
77 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Sara Watson, APRN sits
This provider among family nurse practitioner peers
Across the 27,154 family nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Sara Watson, APRN writes more Part D claims than 21% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 20% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one family nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Sara Watson, APRN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Sara Watson, APRN?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
101 92% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
76.8/100 6.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Sara Watson, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 76.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) - 76.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Watson, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 30 E APPLE ST, Dayton, OH, 45409, with a listed phone of (937) 208-6630. NPI 1538789144 was issued on 04/23/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 101 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $89K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.7, Cost 58), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1538789144 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/23/2020 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
76.7919
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.6514
Quality
57.9881
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Sara Watson, APRN. To verify Sara Watson, APRN's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Sara Watson, APRN - brand share 27.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 101 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.
101
Total Claims
$89K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 107
- Total Day Supply
- 2,752
- Brand vs Generic
- 27% brand / 73% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $84K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 57
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.19
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: N/A, 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 |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Sara Watson, APRN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Sara Watson, APRN's 101 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Watson.
Dr. Alicia Abate
CRNP
Steubenville, OH
Dr. Isabel Abba-Mesue
CNP
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Carol Abbott
APRN
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Lina Abdel-Rasoul
APRN-CNP
Findlay, OH
Dr. Roda Abdirizak
FNP
Westerville, OH
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Ohio medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sara Watson, APRN's specialty? ▼
Sara Watson, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Dayton, Ohio. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Sara Watson, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sara Watson, APRN wrote 101 Medicare Part D claims totaling $89K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
What is Sara Watson, APRN's Medicare quality score? ▼
Sara Watson, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.8/100 (Quality: 64.7, Cost: 58). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Sara Watson, APRN located? ▼
Sara Watson, APRN is located at 30 E APPLE ST, Dayton, OH, 45409. Phone: (937) 208-6630.
What is Sara Watson, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Sara Watson, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538789144, issued on 04/23/2020.
Does Sara Watson, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sara Watson, APRN's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $84K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sara Watson, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sara Watson, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sara Watson, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Sara Watson, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 101 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sara Watson, APRN's credentials? ▼
Sara Watson, APRN's NPI is 1538789144 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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