2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1215546429 DNP, FNP
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SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP

Registered Nurse in NORFOLK, Virginia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 133 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$5.6K
71 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP filed 1,222 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in NORFOLK, Virginia, prescribing 88% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$5.6K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,222 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/24/2020

NPI 1215546429

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,222 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Registered Nurse share within Virginia

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

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).

SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding DNP, FNP credentials at 5660 E VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD STE 204, NORFOLK, VA, 23502, with a listed phone of (757) 255-8278. NPI 1215546429 was issued on 07/24/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CULLEN 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 1,222 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 133 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $204K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.0%. 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

5660 E VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD STE 204
NORFOLK, VA 23502

Provider Details

NPI 1215546429
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials DNP, FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/24/2020

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 CULLEN, DNP, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.6K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,222 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.

1,222
Total Claims
$204K
Total Drug Cost
133
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,479
Total Day Supply
41,301
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$165K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Opioid Claims
476 (39.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Tramadol Hcl
152
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
131
Pregabalin
115
Gabapentin
95
Duloxetine Hcl
81
Tramadol Hcl Er
Tramadol Hcl
54
Meloxicam
47
Methocarbamol
43
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
38
Buprenorphine
35

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP 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

SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP's 1,222 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP's specialty?
SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in NORFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: DNP, FNP.
How much does SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP wrote 1,222 Medicare Part D claims totaling $204K in drug costs for 133 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP located?
SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP is located at 5660 E VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD STE 204, NORFOLK, VA, 23502. Phone: (757) 255-8278.
What is SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP's NPI number?
SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215546429, issued on 07/24/2020.
Does SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $165K in brand drug costs.
Does SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP had 476 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.0%.
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 SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Acetaminophen-Codeine, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP accept Medicare?
SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,222 Part D claims and 133 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP's credentials?
SARAH CULLEN, DNP, FNP's NPI is 1215546429 with credentials DNP, FNP. 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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