2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1447807078 FNP-BC
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Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in Boston, Massachusetts. 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
428
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC filed 428 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Boston, Massachusetts, prescribing 81% generic.

428
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

428 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/19/2019

NPI 1447807078

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

428 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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 Matthews, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 450 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA, 02215, with a listed phone of (617) 632-3000. NPI 1447807078 was issued on 08/19/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Matthews 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 428 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $265K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. 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.

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

450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215

Provider Details

NPI 1447807078
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/19/2019

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC. To verify Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 428 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.

428
Total Claims
$265K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
593
Total Day Supply
14,865
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$253K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
17 (4.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.46
Gender Split
62% female / 38% 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 Matthews, FNP-BC 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
Prochlorperazine Maleate
24
Lorazepam
23
Eliquis
Apixaban
22
Famotidine
22
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
20
Dexamethasone
18
Levothyroxine Sodium
17
Prednisone
16
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
14
Gabapentin
13

* 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 Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC 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

Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC's 428 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Massachusetts

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

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 Massachusetts medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC's specialty?
Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Boston, Massachusetts. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC wrote 428 Medicare Part D claims totaling $265K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC located?
Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC is located at 450 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA, 02215. Phone: (617) 632-3000.
What is Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC's NPI number?
Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447807078, issued on 08/19/2019.
Does Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $253K in brand drug costs.
Does Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
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 Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prochlorperazine Maleate, Lorazepam, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 428 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC's credentials?
Sarah Matthews, FNP-BC's NPI is 1447807078 with credentials FNP-BC. 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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