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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1093299547 APRN
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Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Anacortes, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,779 in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 344 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Sharon Brown, APRN filed 4,163 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Anacortes, Washington, prescribing 87% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
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, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,163 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Sharon Brown, APRN practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Sharon Brown, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,163 14% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Washington 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 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician. 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).
Sharon Brown, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding APRN credentials at 8212 S MARCH POINT RD, Anacortes, WA, 98221, with a listed phone of (360) 588-2800. NPI 1093299547 was issued on 09/20/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,163 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 344 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $385K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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 | 1093299547 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/20/2018 |
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Sharon Brown, APRN. To verify Sharon Brown, APRN's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Sharon Brown, APRN - brand share 12.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,163 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.
4,163
Total Claims
$385K
Total Drug Cost
344
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,659
- Total Day Supply
- 280,335
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $272K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $113K
- Opioid Claims
- 132 (3.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 77
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.89
- Gender Split
- 80% female / 20% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 25, 65-74: 141, 75-84: 122, 85+: 56
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, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
244 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
191 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
158 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
151 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
125 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
103 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
98 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 84
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
84 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 244 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 191 |
| Gabapentin | 158 |
| Lisinopril | 151 |
| Omeprazole | 125 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 103 |
| Losartan Potassium | 98 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 84 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 82 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 72 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Sharon Brown, APRN fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider
Sharon Brown, APRN's 4,163 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.
Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brown.
Dr. Dejene Abetew
MD
Tacoma, WA
Dr. Scott Balson
M.D.
Tacoma, WA
Dr. Janice L Bishop
M.D.
Bellevue, WA
Dr. Patricia Coyman
DO
Yakima, WA
Dr. Bruce Dentler
MD, ABFP, CMD
Spokane, WA
Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon Brown, APRN's specialty? ▼
Sharon Brown, APRN specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Anacortes, Washington. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Sharon Brown, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sharon Brown, APRN wrote 4,163 Medicare Part D claims totaling $385K in drug costs for 344 beneficiaries.
Where is Sharon Brown, APRN located? ▼
Sharon Brown, APRN is located at 8212 S MARCH POINT RD, Anacortes, WA, 98221. Phone: (360) 588-2800.
What is Sharon Brown, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Sharon Brown, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093299547, issued on 09/20/2018.
Does Sharon Brown, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sharon Brown, APRN's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $272K in brand drug costs.
Does Sharon Brown, APRN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sharon Brown, APRN had 132 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sharon Brown, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sharon Brown, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sharon Brown, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Sharon Brown, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,163 Part D claims and 344 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sharon Brown, APRN's credentials? ▼
Sharon Brown, APRN's NPI is 1093299547 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
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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