2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1285028969 CRNP
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VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in MOBILE, 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
149
Medicare Part D claims · 42 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.3031/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$177.94
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.3031/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 149 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

74.3031/100
MIPS score · -9 vs avg
149
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
$177.94
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 PIPKIN, CRNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

74 12th percentile higher than 12% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2015

NPI 1285028969

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

149 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

MIPS final score

74.3031/100 8.796899999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.3031/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 74.3031/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.3%
MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 74.3031/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 6701 AIRPORT BLVD, MOBILE, AL, 36608, with a listed phone of (251) 607-9797. NPI 1285028969 was issued on 03/20/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PIPKIN 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 149 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 42 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.3031/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.6071, Cost 58.0699), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

6701 AIRPORT BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36608

Provider Details

NPI 1285028969
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/20/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

74.3031
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.6071
Quality
58.0699
Cost
90
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP 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.

CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF MOBILE INC
MOBILE, 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 VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$178

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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

VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 149 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.

149
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
42
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
264
Total Day Supply
7,762
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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 PIPKIN, CRNP 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
23
Dofetilide
18
Eliquis
Apixaban
18
Prasugrel Hcl
18
Metoprolol Succinate
16
Atorvastatin Calcium
15

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP's 149 claims are below the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP's specialty?
VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in MOBILE, Alabama. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP wrote 149 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 42 beneficiaries.
What is VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP's Medicare quality score?
VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3031/100 (Quality: 64.6071, Cost: 58.0699). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP located?
VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP is located at 6701 AIRPORT BLVD, MOBILE, AL, 36608. Phone: (251) 607-9797.
What is VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP's NPI number?
VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285028969, issued on 03/20/2015.
Does VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Dofetilide, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP accept Medicare?
VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 149 Part D claims and 42 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP's credentials?
VALERIE PIPKIN, CRNP's NPI is 1285028969 with credentials CRNP. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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