2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1295237477 NP
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SHANNON COULSON, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in NORFOLK, Virginia. 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
277
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$16.63
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHANNON COULSON, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in NORFOLK, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 277 claims across 25 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $16.63 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHANNON COULSON, NP filed 277 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORFOLK, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SHANNON COULSON, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/05/2018

NPI 1295237477

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

277 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology 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).

SHANNON COULSON, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in NORFOLK, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1295237477. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SHANNON COULSON, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 4901 COLLEY AVE, NORFOLK, VA, 23508, with a listed phone of (757) 239-5858. NPI 1295237477 was issued on 03/05/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COULSON 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 277 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

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

4901 COLLEY AVE
NORFOLK, VA 23508

Provider Details

NPI 1295237477
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/05/2018

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for SHANNON COULSON, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

Largest payer

Alkermes, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SHANNON COULSON, NP — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 277 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.

277
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
277
Total Day Supply
6,553
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lactulose
42
Tamsulosin Hcl
23
Potassium Chloride
17
Losartan Potassium
15
Mirtazapine
14
Amlodipine Besylate
13
Atorvastatin Calcium
13
Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal
12
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
11
Lantus Solostar
"Insulin Glargine
N/A

* 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 SHANNON COULSON, NP 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

SHANNON COULSON, NP's 277 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHANNON COULSON, NP's specialty?
SHANNON COULSON, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in NORFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: NP.
How much does SHANNON COULSON, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHANNON COULSON, NP wrote 277 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is SHANNON COULSON, NP located?
SHANNON COULSON, NP is located at 4901 COLLEY AVE, NORFOLK, VA, 23508. Phone: (757) 239-5858.
What is SHANNON COULSON, NP's NPI number?
SHANNON COULSON, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295237477, issued on 03/05/2018.
Does SHANNON COULSON, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHANNON COULSON, NP's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K 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 SHANNON COULSON, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHANNON COULSON, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lactulose, Tamsulosin Hcl, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHANNON COULSON, NP accept Medicare?
SHANNON COULSON, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 277 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHANNON COULSON, NP's credentials?
SHANNON COULSON, NP's NPI is 1295237477 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

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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