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STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in BAXLEY, 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 · 117 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$174.4
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC filed 1,417 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in BAXLEY, Georgia.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
$174.4
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,417 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/01/2016

NPI 1871036319

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,417 16% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

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

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).

STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 162 JEKYLL RD, BAXLEY, GA, 31513, with a listed phone of (478) 401-0477. NPI 1871036319 was issued on 12/01/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COTHERN 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 1,417 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 117 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $137K in drug spend. 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

162 JEKYLL RD
BAXLEY, GA 31513

Provider Details

NPI 1871036319
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/01/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC 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.

YURHEALTH LLC
BAXLEY, 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 STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$174

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,417
Total Claims
$137K
Total Drug Cost
117
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,267
Total Day Supply
65,480
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
46

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 60, 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 STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC 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
Gabapentin
71
Amlodipine Besylate
60
Lisinopril
59
Atorvastatin Calcium
55
Losartan Potassium
46
Meloxicam
46
Carvedilol
36
Montelukast Sodium
36
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
33
Lovastatin
32

* 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 STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC 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

STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC's 1,417 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 COTHERN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC's specialty?
STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in BAXLEY, Georgia. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC wrote 1,417 Medicare Part D claims totaling $137K in drug costs for 117 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC located?
STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC is located at 162 JEKYLL RD, BAXLEY, GA, 31513. Phone: (478) 401-0477.
What is STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC's NPI number?
STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871036319, issued on 12/01/2016.
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 STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,417 Part D claims and 117 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC's credentials?
STEPHANIE COTHERN, FNP-BC's NPI is 1871036319 with credentials FNP-BC. 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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