2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1942247721 APN-CNP
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SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
733
Medicare Part D claims · 172 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
26%
generic claims · 74% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.1279/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1279/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 733 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.1279/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
733
Part D claims, 2023
26%
generic prescribing

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SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

97 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 MALONE, APN-CNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2006

NPI 1942247721

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

733 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

97.1279/100 14.027900000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1279/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.1%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 97.1279/100 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 MALONE, APN-CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN-CNP credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 936-2000. NPI 1942247721 was issued on 06/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MALONE 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 733 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $775K in drug spend, split 74% brand-name and 26% 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 97.1279/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6458), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1942247721
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN-CNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.1279
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6458
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP 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.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
NASHVILLE, TN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 440039

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP — brand share 74.0%
Specialty average (est.)

74% brand-name claims vs 26% generic, on 733 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.

733
Total Claims
$775K
Total Drug Cost
172
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,225
Total Day Supply
35,671
Brand vs Generic
74% brand / 26% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$769K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 76, 65-74: 79, 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.

What SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP 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
Ozempic
Semaglutide
323
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
103
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
100
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
62
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
57
Rybelsus
Semaglutide
15
Topiramate
15
Metformin Hcl
14

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP's 733 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP's specialty?
SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: APN-CNP.
How much does SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP wrote 733 Medicare Part D claims totaling $775K in drug costs for 172 beneficiaries.
What is SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP's Medicare quality score?
SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (Quality: 85.6458). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP located?
SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 936-2000.
What is SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP's NPI number?
SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942247721, issued on 06/01/2006.
Does SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP's prescribing is 74% brand-name and 26% generic drugs by claim count, with $769K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Trulicity, Mounjaro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP accept Medicare?
SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 733 Part D claims and 172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP's credentials?
SARAH MALONE, APN-CNP's NPI is 1942247721 with credentials APN-CNP. 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.

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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