2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1386772622 NURSE PRACTITIONER
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SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Family Nurse Practitioner in COLUMBUS, Georgia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 419 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.835/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.4K
93 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 419 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.835/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.4K across 93 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.835 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,406 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/28/2007

NPI 1386772622

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,406 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

96.835/100 13.735% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.835/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 96.835/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 96.835/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER. NPI: 1386772622. 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.

SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NURSE PRACTITIONER credentials at 610 19TH ST, COLUMBUS, GA, 31901, with a listed phone of (706) 322-7884. NPI 1386772622 was issued on 02/28/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDERSON 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 1,406 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 419 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $876K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.835/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.6701), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

610 19TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901

Provider Details

NPI 1386772622
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/28/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

96.835
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.6701
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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.

DOUGLAS DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN CANCER SPECIALISTS LLC
COLUMBUS, GA

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 SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

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

SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,406 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.

1,406
Total Claims
$876K
Total Drug Cost
419
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,518
Total Day Supply
39,929
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$829K
Generic Drug Cost
$47K
Antibiotic Claims
154

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 98, 65-74: 184, 75-84: 107, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
218
Clobetasol Propionate
217
Triamcinolone Acetonide
205
Doxycycline Hyclate
124
Hydroxyzine Hcl
114
Hydrocortisone
97
Tacrolimus
48
Mupirocin
43
Dupixent Syringe
Dupilumab
35
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
25

* 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 SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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

SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 1,406 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's specialty?
SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in COLUMBUS, Georgia. Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER.
How much does SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER wrote 1,406 Medicare Part D claims totaling $876K in drug costs for 419 beneficiaries.
What is SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's Medicare quality score?
SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.835/100 (Quality: 93.6701). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER located?
SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER is located at 610 19TH ST, COLUMBUS, GA, 31901. Phone: (706) 322-7884.
What is SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI number?
SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386772622, issued on 02/28/2007.
Does SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $829K 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 SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER accept Medicare?
SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,406 Part D claims and 419 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's credentials?
SHERRY ANDERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI is 1386772622 with credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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