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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1487946265 NP
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Nurse Practitioner in Concord, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 in Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Sarah Powers, NP filed 1,227 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Concord, North Carolina, prescribing 85% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- ≥78th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Sarah Powers, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,227 ≥ 78th percentile 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Sarah Powers, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,227 13% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Sarah Powers, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 315 MEDICAL PARK DR, Concord, NC, 28025, with a listed phone of (704) 403-1911. NPI 1487946265 was issued on 05/11/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,227 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $102K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487946265 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/11/2011 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Sarah Powers, NP - brand share 15.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,227 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.
1,227
Total Claims
$102K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,235
- Total Day Supply
- 30,889
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $68K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $34K
- Opioid Claims
- 35 (2.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 44
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 82.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.50
- 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.
What Sarah Powers, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
72 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
46 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
44 claims
- Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex Sodium
36 claims
- Nuedexta
Nuedexta
33 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
32 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
30 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 72 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 46 |
| Gabapentin | 44 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 36 |
| Nuedexta Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 30 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 30 |
| Ipratropium-Albuterol Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 28 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 25 |
* 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 Powers, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Sarah Powers, NP's 1,227 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Powers.
Dr. Whitney Abel
NP
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Irene Abella
NP
Durham, NC
Dr. Britney Abney
FNP
Huntersville, NC
Nita Abraham
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Pamela Abraham
NP
Charlotte, NC
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Powers, NP's specialty? ▼
Sarah Powers, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Concord, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does Sarah Powers, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sarah Powers, NP wrote 1,227 Medicare Part D claims totaling $102K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
Where is Sarah Powers, NP located? ▼
Sarah Powers, NP is located at 315 MEDICAL PARK DR, Concord, NC, 28025. Phone: (704) 403-1911.
What is Sarah Powers, NP's NPI number? ▼
Sarah Powers, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487946265, issued on 05/11/2011.
Does Sarah Powers, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sarah Powers, NP's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $68K in brand drug costs.
Does Sarah Powers, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sarah Powers, NP had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 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 Powers, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Powers, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarah Powers, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Sarah Powers, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,227 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarah Powers, NP's credentials? ▼
Sarah Powers, NP's NPI is 1487946265 with credentials NP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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