2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1932332376 NP
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VALERIE COUSINS, NP

Nurse Practitioner in WILMINGTON, North Carolina. 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
288
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$29.48
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VALERIE COUSINS, NP filed 288 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in WILMINGTON, North Carolina.

288
Part D claims, 2023
$29.48
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.

VALERIE COUSINS, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

288 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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 VALERIE COUSINS, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/02/2009

NPI 1932332376

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

288 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VALERIE COUSINS, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 5429 WRIGHTSVILLE AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28403, with a listed phone of (910) 792-1001. NPI 1932332376 was issued on 09/02/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COUSINS 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 288 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.7%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

5429 WRIGHTSVILLE AVE
WILMINGTON, NC 28403

Provider Details

NPI 1932332376
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/02/2009

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 VALERIE COUSINS, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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.

288
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
288
Total Day Supply
5,777
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
149 (51.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.53
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VALERIE COUSINS, NP 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 Hcl
51
Tramadol Hcl
40
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
30
Lorazepam
19
Briviact
Brivaracetam
18
Losartan Potassium
16
Furosemide
13
Spironolactone
13
Levetiracetam
12

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How VALERIE COUSINS, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

VALERIE COUSINS, NP's 288 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COUSINS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VALERIE COUSINS, NP's specialty?
VALERIE COUSINS, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in WILMINGTON, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does VALERIE COUSINS, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VALERIE COUSINS, NP wrote 288 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
Where is VALERIE COUSINS, NP located?
VALERIE COUSINS, NP is located at 5429 WRIGHTSVILLE AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28403. Phone: (910) 792-1001.
What is VALERIE COUSINS, NP's NPI number?
VALERIE COUSINS, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932332376, issued on 09/02/2009.
Does VALERIE COUSINS, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, VALERIE COUSINS, NP had 149 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.7%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VALERIE COUSINS, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VALERIE COUSINS, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VALERIE COUSINS, NP accept Medicare?
VALERIE COUSINS, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 288 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VALERIE COUSINS, NP's credentials?
VALERIE COUSINS, NP's NPI is 1932332376 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

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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