2026 NPPES data Pediatric Nurse Practitioner NPI 1720260276 CRNP
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SHANNON NIXON, CRNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. 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
300
Medicare Part D claims · 107 beneficiaries · Pediatric Nurse Practitioner avg: 312
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$586.74
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHANNON NIXON, CRNP is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 300 claims across 107 beneficiaries — 30% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $586.74 across 28 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHANNON NIXON, CRNP filed 300 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SHANNON NIXON, CRNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/27/2007

NPI 1720260276

Primary specialty

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

21,082 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

300 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 312

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Pediatric Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric 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 NIXON, CRNP is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CRNP. NPI: 1720260276. 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 NIXON, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 502 GOVERNORS DR SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801, with a listed phone of (256) 533-0833. NPI 1720260276 was issued on 11/27/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NIXON 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 300 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 107 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 21,082 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 312 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

502 GOVERNORS DR SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Provider Details

NPI 1720260276
Specialty Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/27/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHANNON NIXON, CRNP 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.

ALLERGY,ASTHMA AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY SPECIALISTS, P.C.
HUNTSVILLE, AL

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 NIXON, CRNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$587

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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 · Above average

SHANNON NIXON, CRNP — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 300 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.

300
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
107
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
544
Total Day Supply
15,312
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$44K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ipratropium Bromide
45
Azelastine Hcl
35
Famotidine
32
Montelukast Sodium
24
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
20
Fluticasone Propionate
19
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
14
Epinephrine
11

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

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SHANNON NIXON, CRNP fits within the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

21,082
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
52
States with Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
312
Avg Claims per Provider

SHANNON NIXON, CRNP's 300 claims are below the specialty average of 312.

Nearby Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHANNON NIXON, CRNP's specialty?
SHANNON NIXON, CRNP specializes in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and practices in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does SHANNON NIXON, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHANNON NIXON, CRNP wrote 300 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 107 beneficiaries.
Where is SHANNON NIXON, CRNP located?
SHANNON NIXON, CRNP is located at 502 GOVERNORS DR SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801. Phone: (256) 533-0833.
What is SHANNON NIXON, CRNP's NPI number?
SHANNON NIXON, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720260276, issued on 11/27/2007.
Does SHANNON NIXON, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHANNON NIXON, CRNP's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $44K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 21,082 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner providers across 52 states in the US. The average Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provider writes 312 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHANNON NIXON, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHANNON NIXON, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Azelastine Hcl, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHANNON NIXON, CRNP accept Medicare?
SHANNON NIXON, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 300 Part D claims and 107 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHANNON NIXON, CRNP's credentials?
SHANNON NIXON, CRNP's NPI is 1720260276 with credentials CRNP. 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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