2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1316316243
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SARAH LUTHER

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania. 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
878
Medicare Part D claims · 232 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.6426/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SARAH LUTHER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.6426/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 878 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.6426/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
878
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing

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SARAH LUTHER's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

96 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about SARAH LUTHER?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2015

NPI 1316316243

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

878 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

95.6426/100 12.542600000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Pennsylvania

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARAH LUTHER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.6426/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 95.6426/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.6%
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 95.6426/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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SARAH LUTHER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider at 1469 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA, 18018, with a listed phone of (484) 526-7800. NPI 1316316243 was issued on 09/22/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LUTHER 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 878 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 232 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $335K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.6426/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.5735), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1469 8TH AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018

Provider Details

NPI 1316316243
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/22/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.6426
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.5735
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SARAH LUTHER. To verify SARAH LUTHER's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SARAH LUTHER — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 878 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.

878
Total Claims
$335K
Total Drug Cost
232
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,637
Total Day Supply
48,467
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$318K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.15
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 76, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARAH LUTHER 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
96
Metoprolol Succinate
79
Atorvastatin Calcium
71
Amlodipine Besylate
58
Furosemide
49
Metoprolol Tartrate
44
Carvedilol
43
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
32
Losartan Potassium
30
Torsemide
29

* 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 LUTHER 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 LUTHER's 878 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH LUTHER's specialty?
SARAH LUTHER specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania.
How much does SARAH LUTHER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH LUTHER wrote 878 Medicare Part D claims totaling $335K in drug costs for 232 beneficiaries.
What is SARAH LUTHER's Medicare quality score?
SARAH LUTHER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.6426/100 (Quality: 80.5735). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARAH LUTHER located?
SARAH LUTHER is located at 1469 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA, 18018. Phone: (484) 526-7800.
What is SARAH LUTHER's NPI number?
SARAH LUTHER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316316243, issued on 09/22/2015.
Does SARAH LUTHER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH LUTHER's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $318K in brand drug costs.
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 LUTHER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH LUTHER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH LUTHER accept Medicare?
SARAH LUTHER appears in CMS Medicare data with 878 Part D claims and 232 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH LUTHER's credentials?
SARAH LUTHER's NPI is 1316316243. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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