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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1295237477 NP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Norfolk, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,706 in Gerontology 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
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)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Shannon Coulson, NP filed 277 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Norfolk, Virginia, prescribing 85% generic.
- 277
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- $16.63
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Shannon Coulson, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
277 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Shannon Coulson, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
277 78% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia 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 Gerontology 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).
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.
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.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 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
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%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
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.
What Shannon Coulson, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lactulose
Lactulose
42 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
23 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
17 claims
- Losartan Potassium 15
Losartan Potassium
15 claims
- Mirtazapine 14
Mirtazapine
14 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 13
Amlodipine Besylate
13 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 13
Atorvastatin Calcium
13 claims
- Nitrofurantoin 12
Nitrofurantoin
12 claims
| 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.
9,706
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.
Dr. Martha Alejandro-Bird
AGNP
Williamsburg, VA
Dr. Curtis Allyne
ARNP
Norfolk, VA
Dr. Maria Amadi
AGNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Chesapeake, VA
Ashley Andersen
Richmond, VA
Dr. Nana Esi Apedoe
DNP, AGPCNP-BC
Fairfax, VA
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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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 9,706 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
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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