2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1538684857 NPC
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SARAH BALLINGER, NPC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in JACKSON, Mississippi. 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
843
Medicare Part D claims · 222 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$689.19
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SARAH BALLINGER, NPC is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in JACKSON, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 843 claims across 222 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $689.19 across 37 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SARAH BALLINGER, NPC filed 843 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JACKSON, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SARAH BALLINGER, NPC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/08/2017

NPI 1538684857

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

843 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

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

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).

SARAH BALLINGER, NPC is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in JACKSON, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NPC. NPI: 1538684857. 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.

SARAH BALLINGER, NPC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NPC credentials at 2969 CURRAN DR N STE 200, JACKSON, MS, 39216, with a listed phone of (601) 974-5600. NPI 1538684857 was issued on 08/08/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALLINGER 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 843 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 222 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $356K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.9%. 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.

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

2969 CURRAN DR N STE 200
JACKSON, MS 39216

Provider Details

NPI 1538684857
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NPC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/08/2017

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 SARAH BALLINGER, NPC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$689

Largest payer

Celgene Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

843
Total Claims
$356K
Total Drug Cost
222
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
984
Total Day Supply
22,610
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
159 (18.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.10
Gender Split
77% female / 23% 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
Letrozole
91
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
79
Potassium Chloride
43
Gabapentin
41
Ondansetron Hcl
33
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine
29
Tamoxifen Citrate
28
Megestrol Acetate
27
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
25
Prochlorperazine Maleate
24

* 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 SARAH BALLINGER, NPC 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

SARAH BALLINGER, NPC's 843 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH BALLINGER, NPC's specialty?
SARAH BALLINGER, NPC specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in JACKSON, Mississippi. Credentials: NPC.
How much does SARAH BALLINGER, NPC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH BALLINGER, NPC wrote 843 Medicare Part D claims totaling $356K in drug costs for 222 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH BALLINGER, NPC located?
SARAH BALLINGER, NPC is located at 2969 CURRAN DR N STE 200, JACKSON, MS, 39216. Phone: (601) 974-5600.
What is SARAH BALLINGER, NPC's NPI number?
SARAH BALLINGER, NPC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538684857, issued on 08/08/2017.
Does SARAH BALLINGER, NPC prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARAH BALLINGER, NPC had 159 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.9%.
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 SARAH BALLINGER, NPC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH BALLINGER, NPC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Letrozole, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH BALLINGER, NPC accept Medicare?
SARAH BALLINGER, NPC appears in CMS Medicare data with 843 Part D claims and 222 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH BALLINGER, NPC's credentials?
SARAH BALLINGER, NPC's NPI is 1538684857 with credentials NPC. 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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