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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1043549157 APRN
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Thayne, Wyoming.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 292 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% 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
Sean Knighton, APRN filed 3,394 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Thayne, Wyoming, prescribing 87% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- ≥90th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1043549157 · Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1043549157
- ENUM-MID 2009
- TAX-MEGA 211K Family Nurse
- RX-MID 3,394
- BOOK-THIN 413 in Wyoming
- PHOTO-ENUM Sandra Flores · 2009
Sean Knighton, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,394 ≥ 90th percentile 90% 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 Sean Knighton, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
3,394 178% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Wyoming
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Wyoming providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1043549157 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/18/2009 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Sean Knighton, APRN - brand share 12.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,394 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.
3,394
Total Claims
$370K
Total Drug Cost
292
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,420
- Total Day Supply
- 215,234
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $304K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $64K
- Opioid Claims
- 73 (2.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 82
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.89
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 106, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sean Knighton, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
175 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
139 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
138 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
112 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
89 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
84 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
80 claims
- Pravastatin Sodium
Pravastatin Sodium
76 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 175 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 139 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 138 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 112 |
| Lisinopril | 89 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 84 |
| Potassium Chloride | 80 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 76 |
| Gabapentin | 75 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 69 |
* 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 Sean Knighton, APRN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Sean Knighton, APRN's 3,394 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nationwide Family Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Knighton, both outside Wyoming so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2009)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Wyoming
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wyoming, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Knighton.
One of 413 Family Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Wyoming, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Julie Agee
FNP
Powell, WY
Dr. Nadja Aleman
APRN
Sheridan, WY
Dr. Karen Alexander
DNP
Lusk, WY
Dr. Misty Alexander
FNP-C
Gillette, WY
Dr. Ann Anderson
N.P.
Cheyenne, WY
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sean Knighton, APRN's specialty? ▼
Sean Knighton, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Thayne, Wyoming. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Sean Knighton, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sean Knighton, APRN wrote 3,394 Medicare Part D claims totaling $370K in drug costs for 292 beneficiaries.
Where is Sean Knighton, APRN located? ▼
Sean Knighton, APRN is located at 122 PETERSEN PKWY, Thayne, WY, 83127. Phone: (307) 883-5852.
What is Sean Knighton, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Sean Knighton, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043549157, issued on 12/18/2009.
Does Sean Knighton, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sean Knighton, APRN's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $304K in brand drug costs.
Does Sean Knighton, APRN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sean Knighton, APRN had 73 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 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 Sean Knighton, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sean Knighton, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sean Knighton, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Sean Knighton, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,394 Part D claims and 292 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sean Knighton, APRN's credentials? ▼
Sean Knighton, APRN's NPI is 1043549157 with credentials APRN. 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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