Brenda Fore, FNP-BC
NPI 1013547553 · Nurse Practitioner · Black Mountain, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brenda Fore, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Black Mountain, NC (NPI 1013547553).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013547553
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 5012974 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 133 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 199 | 64 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 194 | 60 |
| Gabapentin | 184 | 55 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 181 | 57 |
| Alprazolam | 178 | 43 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 162 | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,000 across 42 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-01-23
- Last updated
- 2023-08-10
- Certified
- 2023-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brenda Fore's NPI number?
- Brenda Fore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013547553, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brenda Fore's specialty?
- Brenda Fore is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brenda Fore located?
- Brenda Fore's practice location on file with NPPES is 997 Old US Hwy 70 W Ste a, Black Mountain, NC 28711-4505.
- What is Brenda Fore's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brenda Fore is (828) 298-7981.
- Does Brenda Fore accept Medicare?
- Brenda Fore is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brenda Fore's NPI active?
- Yes — Brenda Fore's NPI (1013547553) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.