2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1598477705
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STEFANIA COWSER

Family Nurse Practitioner in CULLMAN, Alabama. 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
837
Medicare Part D claims · 281 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
55%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$344.59
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STEFANIA COWSER filed 837 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in CULLMAN, Alabama, prescribing 55% generic.

837
Part D claims, 2023
55%
generic prescribing
$344.59
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

STEFANIA COWSER's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

837 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about STEFANIA COWSER?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/19/2022

NPI 1598477705

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

837 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

STEFANIA COWSER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider at 1800 AL HIGHWAY 157, CULLMAN, AL, 35058, with a listed phone of (256) 735-5075. NPI 1598477705 was issued on 12/19/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COWSER 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 837 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 281 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $288K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 55% 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.

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

1800 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Provider Details

NPI 1598477705
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/19/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEFANIA COWSER 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.

CRMC MEDICAL GROUP LLC
CULLMAN, AL
CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL GROUP HOSPITALISTS LLC
CULLMAN, AL

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 STEFANIA COWSER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$345

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Above average

STEFANIA COWSER — brand share 45.0%
Specialty average (est.)

45% brand-name claims vs 55% generic, on 837 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.

837
Total Claims
$288K
Total Drug Cost
281
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,169
Total Day Supply
27,911
Brand vs Generic
45% brand / 55% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$279K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
129

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 81, 65-74: 123, 75-84: 61, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEFANIA COWSER 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
Ozempic
Semaglutide
59
Azithromycin
46
Methylprednisolone
42
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
40
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
39
Fluticasone Propionate
30
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
27
Tresiba Flextouch U-100
Insulin Degludec
26
Rosuvastatin Calcium
25
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
20

* 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 STEFANIA COWSER 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

STEFANIA COWSER's 837 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEFANIA COWSER's specialty?
STEFANIA COWSER specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in CULLMAN, Alabama.
How much does STEFANIA COWSER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEFANIA COWSER wrote 837 Medicare Part D claims totaling $288K in drug costs for 281 beneficiaries.
Where is STEFANIA COWSER located?
STEFANIA COWSER is located at 1800 AL HIGHWAY 157, CULLMAN, AL, 35058. Phone: (256) 735-5075.
What is STEFANIA COWSER's NPI number?
STEFANIA COWSER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598477705, issued on 12/19/2022.
Does STEFANIA COWSER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEFANIA COWSER's prescribing is 45% brand-name and 55% generic drugs by claim count, with $279K 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 STEFANIA COWSER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEFANIA COWSER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Azithromycin, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEFANIA COWSER accept Medicare?
STEFANIA COWSER appears in CMS Medicare data with 837 Part D claims and 281 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEFANIA COWSER's credentials?
STEFANIA COWSER's NPI is 1598477705. 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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