2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1437487907 APN
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SHARON BROWN, APN

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in VINELAND, New Jersey. 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.7K
85 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SHARON BROWN, APN filed 9,710 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in VINELAND, New Jersey, prescribing 89% generic.

10K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$2.7K
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.

SHARON BROWN, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

9,710 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 SHARON BROWN, APN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/21/2009

NPI 1437487907

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,710 708% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health 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 BROWN, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 3071 E CHESTNUT AVE STE A1, VINELAND, NJ, 08361, with a listed phone of (856) 692-3161. NPI 1437487907 was issued on 11/21/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWN 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 9,710 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,047 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $827K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

3071 E CHESTNUT AVE STE A1
VINELAND, NJ 08361

Provider Details

NPI 1437487907
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/21/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHARON BROWN, APN 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.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC.
GLASSBORO, NJ

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 BROWN, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.7K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 BROWN, APN — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 9,710 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.

9,710
Total Claims
$827K
Total Drug Cost
1,047
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18,108
Total Day Supply
520,823
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$632K
Generic Drug Cost
$189K
Opioid Claims
209 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
366

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 253, 65-74: 475, 75-84: 243, 85+: 76

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SHARON BROWN, APN 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
Amlodipine Besylate
470
Atorvastatin Calcium
420
Omeprazole
358
Levothyroxine Sodium
350
Metformin Hcl
287
Lisinopril
269
Gabapentin
221
Alprazolam
206
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
185
Glimepiride
159

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SHARON BROWN, APN fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

SHARON BROWN, APN's 9,710 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BROWN.

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHARON BROWN, APN's specialty?
SHARON BROWN, APN specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in VINELAND, New Jersey. Credentials: APN.
How much does SHARON BROWN, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHARON BROWN, APN wrote 9,710 Medicare Part D claims totaling $827K in drug costs for 1,047 beneficiaries.
Where is SHARON BROWN, APN located?
SHARON BROWN, APN is located at 3071 E CHESTNUT AVE STE A1, VINELAND, NJ, 08361. Phone: (856) 692-3161.
What is SHARON BROWN, APN's NPI number?
SHARON BROWN, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437487907, issued on 11/21/2009.
Does SHARON BROWN, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHARON BROWN, APN's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $632K in brand drug costs.
Does SHARON BROWN, APN prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHARON BROWN, APN had 209 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHARON BROWN, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHARON BROWN, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHARON BROWN, APN accept Medicare?
SHARON BROWN, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,710 Part D claims and 1,047 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHARON BROWN, APN's credentials?
SHARON BROWN, APN's NPI is 1437487907 with credentials APN. 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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