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WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner in VALDOSTA, 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 · 426 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in VALDOSTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 426 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.5K across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C filed 1,441 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VALDOSTA, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/07/2018

NPI 1437648235

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,441 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

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

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).

WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in VALDOSTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP-C. NPI: 1437648235. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 2418 N OAK ST STE G, VALDOSTA, GA, 31602, with a listed phone of (229) 588-4688. NPI 1437648235 was issued on 05/07/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what APPERSON 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 1,441 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 426 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $659K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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.

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

2418 N OAK ST STE G
VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Provider Details

NPI 1437648235
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/07/2018

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 WHITNEY APPERSON, 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

WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 1,441 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.

1,441
Total Claims
$659K
Total Drug Cost
426
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,195
Total Day Supply
58,729
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$598K
Generic Drug Cost
$61K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 115, 65-74: 206, 75-84: 87, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
316
Famotidine
160
Sucralfate
114
Colesevelam Hcl
77
Omeprazole
73
Dicyclomine Hcl
72
Linzess
Linaclotide
71
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
54
Esomeprazole Magnesium
32
Promethazine Hcl
32

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C 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

WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C's 1,441 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C's specialty?
WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in VALDOSTA, Georgia. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C wrote 1,441 Medicare Part D claims totaling $659K in drug costs for 426 beneficiaries.
Where is WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C located?
WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C is located at 2418 N OAK ST STE G, VALDOSTA, GA, 31602. Phone: (229) 588-4688.
What is WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C's NPI number?
WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437648235, issued on 05/07/2018.
Does WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $598K in brand drug costs.
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 WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine, Sucralfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C accept Medicare?
WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,441 Part D claims and 426 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C's credentials?
WHITNEY APPERSON, NP-C's NPI is 1437648235 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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