2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1669533550 N.P.
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SHANNON HEARD, N.P.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in PULASKI, Tennessee. 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
822
Medicare Part D claims · 95 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$380.17
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SHANNON HEARD, N.P. filed 822 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in PULASKI, Tennessee, prescribing 88% generic.

822
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$380.17
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 HEARD, N.P.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

822 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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 SHANNON HEARD, N.P.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/13/2006

NPI 1669533550

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

822 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care 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 HEARD, N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding N.P. credentials at 181 BRE AVE STE C, PULASKI, TN, 38478, with a listed phone of (931) 363-3086. NPI 1669533550 was issued on 12/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEARD 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 822 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 95 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $81K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

181 BRE AVE STE C
PULASKI, TN 38478

Provider Details

NPI 1669533550
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials N.P.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHANNON HEARD, N.P. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

AMG-HILLSIDE LLC
PULASKI, TN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 HEARD, N.P.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$380

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 HEARD, N.P. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 822 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.

822
Total Claims
$81K
Total Drug Cost
95
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,869
Total Day Supply
54,172
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$69K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 41, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SHANNON HEARD, N.P. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
53
Lisinopril
47
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
35
Amlodipine Besylate
33
Losartan Potassium
26
Carvedilol
25
Fluticasone Propionate
25
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
25
Gemfibrozil
21
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
18

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SHANNON HEARD, N.P. fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

SHANNON HEARD, N.P.'s 822 claims are above the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHANNON HEARD, N.P.'s specialty?
SHANNON HEARD, N.P. specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in PULASKI, Tennessee. Credentials: N.P..
How much does SHANNON HEARD, N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHANNON HEARD, N.P. wrote 822 Medicare Part D claims totaling $81K in drug costs for 95 beneficiaries.
Where is SHANNON HEARD, N.P. located?
SHANNON HEARD, N.P. is located at 181 BRE AVE STE C, PULASKI, TN, 38478. Phone: (931) 363-3086.
What is SHANNON HEARD, N.P.'s NPI number?
SHANNON HEARD, N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669533550, issued on 12/13/2006.
Does SHANNON HEARD, N.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHANNON HEARD, N.P.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $69K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHANNON HEARD, N.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHANNON HEARD, N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHANNON HEARD, N.P. accept Medicare?
SHANNON HEARD, N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 822 Part D claims and 95 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHANNON HEARD, N.P.'s credentials?
SHANNON HEARD, N.P.'s NPI is 1669533550 with credentials N.P.. 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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