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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1922501006 NP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Birmingham, 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 9,625 in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, 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
271
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% 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
Sonia Smith, NP filed 271 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Birmingham, Alabama, prescribing 83% generic.
- 271
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
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Sonia Smith, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
271 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
What does the federal data show about Sonia Smith, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
271 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Sonia Smith, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 50 MEDICAL PARK DR E, Birmingham, AL, 35235, with a listed phone of (205) 838-3000. NPI 1922501006 was issued on 03/14/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 271 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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 | 1922501006 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/14/2018 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Sonia Smith, NP - brand share 17.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 271 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.
271
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 541
- Total Day Supply
- 16,170
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $55K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 59.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.66
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sonia Smith, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
29 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
27 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
18 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
18 claims
- Farxiga
Farxiga
16 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
13 claims
- Spironolactone
Spironolactone
13 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 29 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 |
| Furosemide | 18 |
| Potassium Chloride | 18 |
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 16 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 13 |
| Spironolactone | 13 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Sonia Smith, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Sonia Smith, NP's 271 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smith.
Dr. Robin Abel
MSN, CRNP
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Megan Allmendinger
CRNP
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Melayna Amison
CRNP
Birmingham, AL
Ashley Anderson
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Natasha Andrews
CRNP
Mobile, AL
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner 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 Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonia Smith, NP's specialty? ▼
Sonia Smith, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: NP.
How much does Sonia Smith, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sonia Smith, NP wrote 271 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
Where is Sonia Smith, NP located? ▼
Sonia Smith, NP is located at 50 MEDICAL PARK DR E, Birmingham, AL, 35235. Phone: (205) 838-3000.
What is Sonia Smith, NP's NPI number? ▼
Sonia Smith, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922501006, issued on 03/14/2018.
Does Sonia Smith, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sonia Smith, NP's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sonia Smith, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sonia Smith, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sonia Smith, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Sonia Smith, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 271 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sonia Smith, NP's credentials? ▼
Sonia Smith, NP's NPI is 1922501006 with credentials NP. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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