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2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1285981126
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Registered Nurse in Chelsea, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 177,204 in Registered Nurse, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 354 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% 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
Sheila Anwah filed 4,601 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in Chelsea, Alabama, prescribing 93% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
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Sheila Anwah's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,601 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Sheila Anwah?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
4,601 360% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Sheila Anwah appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider at 160 WISTERIA DR, Chelsea, AL, 35043, with a listed phone of (205) 218-1483. NPI 1285981126 was issued on 08/09/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,601 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 354 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $794K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count.
Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 177,204 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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 | 1285981126 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Nurse |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/09/2012 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Sheila Anwah - brand share 7.0%
Registered Nurse average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 4,601 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.
4,601
Total Claims
$794K
Total Drug Cost
354
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,407
- Total Day Supply
- 190,495
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $656K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $138K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 60.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.86
- Gender Split
- 75% female / 25% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 211, 65-74: 94, 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 Sheila Anwah prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
549 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
445 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
422 claims
- Aripiprazole 219
Aripiprazole
219 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 208
Duloxetine Hcl
208 claims
- Mirtazapine 195
Mirtazapine
195 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 180
Sertraline Hcl
180 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl 154
Hydroxyzine Hcl
154 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 549 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 445 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 422 |
| Aripiprazole | 219 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 208 |
| Mirtazapine | 195 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 180 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 154 |
| Olanzapine | 144 |
| Risperidone | 142 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Registered Nurse Overview
How Sheila Anwah fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
177,204
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider
Sheila Anwah's 4,601 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.
Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Anwah.
Dr. McKensie Aaron
APRN, FNP-C
Brewton, AL
Dr. Lindsay Aaron-Wade
RN
Jasper, AL
Dr. Jasmine Abebe
NP
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Carrleigh Abernathy
FNP-C
Calera, AL
Chasiti Abernathy
Birmingham, AL
Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheila Anwah's specialty? ▼
Sheila Anwah specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Chelsea, Alabama.
How much does Sheila Anwah prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sheila Anwah wrote 4,601 Medicare Part D claims totaling $794K in drug costs for 354 beneficiaries.
Where is Sheila Anwah located? ▼
Sheila Anwah is located at 160 WISTERIA DR, Chelsea, AL, 35043. Phone: (205) 218-1483.
What is Sheila Anwah's NPI number? ▼
Sheila Anwah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285981126, issued on 08/09/2012.
Does Sheila Anwah prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sheila Anwah's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $656K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 177,204 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sheila Anwah prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sheila Anwah's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate, Buspirone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sheila Anwah accept Medicare? ▼
Sheila Anwah appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,601 Part D claims and 354 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sheila Anwah's credentials? ▼
Sheila Anwah's NPI is 1285981126. 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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