2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1427162189 MD
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STACI APPLETON, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida. 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 · 653 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

STACI APPLETON, MD filed 9,544 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida, prescribing 93% generic.

10K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
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.

STACI APPLETON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

9,544 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

STACI APPLETON, MD 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 STACI APPLETON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/19/2006

NPI 1427162189

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,544 251% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Florida

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — 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).

STACI APPLETON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 405 DOWNING ST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL, 32168, with a listed phone of (386) 957-3999. NPI 1427162189 was issued on 08/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what APPLETON 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 9,544 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 653 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $498K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

405 DOWNING ST
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168

Provider Details

NPI 1427162189
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/19/2006

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STACI APPLETON, MD. To verify STACI APPLETON, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

STACI APPLETON, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 9,544 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.

9,544
Total Claims
$498K
Total Drug Cost
653
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24,040
Total Day Supply
708,395
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$366K
Generic Drug Cost
$131K
Opioid Claims
200 (2.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
193

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STACI APPLETON, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
876
Amlodipine Besylate
665
Losartan Potassium
541
Levothyroxine Sodium
460
Lisinopril
407
Omeprazole
366
Pravastatin Sodium
270
Simvastatin
230
Valsartan
217
Alendronate Sodium
206

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How STACI APPLETON, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

STACI APPLETON, MD's 9,544 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STACI APPLETON, MD's specialty?
STACI APPLETON, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does STACI APPLETON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STACI APPLETON, MD wrote 9,544 Medicare Part D claims totaling $498K in drug costs for 653 beneficiaries.
Where is STACI APPLETON, MD located?
STACI APPLETON, MD is located at 405 DOWNING ST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL, 32168. Phone: (386) 957-3999.
What is STACI APPLETON, MD's NPI number?
STACI APPLETON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427162189, issued on 08/19/2006.
Does STACI APPLETON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STACI APPLETON, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $366K in brand drug costs.
Does STACI APPLETON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, STACI APPLETON, MD had 200 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STACI APPLETON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STACI APPLETON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STACI APPLETON, MD accept Medicare?
STACI APPLETON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,544 Part D claims and 653 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STACI APPLETON, MD's credentials?
STACI APPLETON, MD's NPI is 1427162189 with credentials MD. 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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