2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1265989636 NP
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ZACHARY WALDEN, NP

Nurse Practitioner in HIRAM, 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
219
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$14.65
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ZACHARY WALDEN, NP filed 219 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in HIRAM, Georgia, prescribing 95% generic.

219
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$14.65
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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ZACHARY WALDEN, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

219 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ZACHARY WALDEN, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/02/2016

NPI 1265989636

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

219 80% 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).

ZACHARY WALDEN, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2518 JIMMY LEE SMITH PKWY, HIRAM, GA, 30141, with a listed phone of (770) 874-5400. NPI 1265989636 was issued on 09/02/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALDEN 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 219 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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

2518 JIMMY LEE SMITH PKWY
HIRAM, GA 30141

Provider Details

NPI 1265989636
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/02/2016

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 ZACHARY WALDEN, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

Largest payer

Gilead Sciences, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ZACHARY WALDEN, NP — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 219 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.

219
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
223
Total Day Supply
2,196
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$343
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
69

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 59, 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 ZACHARY WALDEN, 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
Ibuprofen
26
Methylprednisolone
22
Methocarbamol
21
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
14
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
12
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
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 ZACHARY WALDEN, 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

ZACHARY WALDEN, NP's 219 claims are below 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 WALDEN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZACHARY WALDEN, NP's specialty?
ZACHARY WALDEN, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in HIRAM, Georgia. Credentials: NP.
How much does ZACHARY WALDEN, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZACHARY WALDEN, NP wrote 219 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is ZACHARY WALDEN, NP located?
ZACHARY WALDEN, NP is located at 2518 JIMMY LEE SMITH PKWY, HIRAM, GA, 30141. Phone: (770) 874-5400.
What is ZACHARY WALDEN, NP's NPI number?
ZACHARY WALDEN, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265989636, issued on 09/02/2016.
Does ZACHARY WALDEN, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ZACHARY WALDEN, NP's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $343 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 ZACHARY WALDEN, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZACHARY WALDEN, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ibuprofen, Methylprednisolone, Methocarbamol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ZACHARY WALDEN, NP accept Medicare?
ZACHARY WALDEN, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 219 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZACHARY WALDEN, NP's credentials?
ZACHARY WALDEN, NP's NPI is 1265989636 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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