2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1821324278 APRN
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SHARON ADAMS, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner in SOMERSET, Kentucky. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 804 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.3K
131 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHARON ADAMS, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in SOMERSET, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 804 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.3K across 131 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHARON ADAMS, APRN filed 3,974 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SOMERSET, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SHARON ADAMS, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/20/2009

NPI 1821324278

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,974 225% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SHARON ADAMS, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in SOMERSET, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1821324278. 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.

SHARON ADAMS, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 56 TOWER CIR, SOMERSET, KY, 42503, with a listed phone of (606) 679-9213. NPI 1821324278 was issued on 10/20/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 3,974 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 804 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

56 TOWER CIR
SOMERSET, KY 42503

Provider Details

NPI 1821324278
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/20/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHARON ADAMS, APRN 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.

LAKE CUMBERLAND PHYSICIAN PRACTICES LLC
SOMERSET, KY

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 SHARON ADAMS, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.3K

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

SHARON ADAMS, APRN — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,974 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.

3,974
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
804
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,532
Total Day Supply
152,017
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$124K
Antibiotic Claims
203

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 196, 65-74: 374, 75-84: 205, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
1,055
Famotidine
568
Pantoprazole Sodium
377
Promethazine Hcl
330
Metoclopramide Hcl
208
Linzess
Linaclotide
206
Dicyclomine Hcl
160
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
119
Xifaxan
Rifaximin
111
Esomeprazole Magnesium
56

* 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 SHARON ADAMS, APRN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

SHARON ADAMS, APRN's 3,974 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHARON ADAMS, APRN's specialty?
SHARON ADAMS, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in SOMERSET, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does SHARON ADAMS, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHARON ADAMS, APRN wrote 3,974 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 804 beneficiaries.
Where is SHARON ADAMS, APRN located?
SHARON ADAMS, APRN is located at 56 TOWER CIR, SOMERSET, KY, 42503. Phone: (606) 679-9213.
What is SHARON ADAMS, APRN's NPI number?
SHARON ADAMS, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821324278, issued on 10/20/2009.
Does SHARON ADAMS, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHARON ADAMS, APRN's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 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 SHARON ADAMS, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHARON ADAMS, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Famotidine, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHARON ADAMS, APRN accept Medicare?
SHARON ADAMS, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,974 Part D claims and 804 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHARON ADAMS, APRN's credentials?
SHARON ADAMS, APRN's NPI is 1821324278 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

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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