2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1730791468 NP-C
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SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in PATERSON, New Jersey. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 399 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
50 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C filed 6,729 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in PATERSON, New Jersey, prescribing 81% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
$1.5K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

6,729 Top 4% higher than 96% 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

What does the federal data show about SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/24/2020

NPI 1730791468

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,729 424% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology 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).

SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 1040 MAIN ST, PATERSON, NJ, 07503, with a listed phone of (888) 233-3415. NPI 1730791468 was issued on 08/24/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KARUNPHAND 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 6,729 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 399 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.6%. 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.

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

1040 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503

Provider Details

NPI 1730791468
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/24/2020

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 SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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

SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 6,729 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.

6,729
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
399
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,857
Total Day Supply
199,478
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$324K
Opioid Claims
2,798 (41.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 170, 65-74: 147, 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 SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
864
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
599
Gabapentin
595
Relistor
Methylnaltrexone Bromide
490
Lidocaine
471
Oxycodone Hcl
469
Meloxicam
441
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
267
Tizanidine Hcl
265
Endocet
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
263

* 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 SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C 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

SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C's 6,729 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KARUNPHAND.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C's specialty?
SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in PATERSON, New Jersey. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C wrote 6,729 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 399 beneficiaries.
Where is SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C located?
SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C is located at 1040 MAIN ST, PATERSON, NJ, 07503. Phone: (888) 233-3415.
What is SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C's NPI number?
SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730791468, issued on 08/24/2020.
Does SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
Does SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C had 2,798 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.6%.
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 SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C accept Medicare?
SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,729 Part D claims and 399 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C's credentials?
SUSAN KARUNPHAND, NP-C's NPI is 1730791468 with credentials NP-C. 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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