2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1891313789 DNP, APRN
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APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. 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
850
Medicare Part D claims · 224 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$230
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 850 claims across 224 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $230 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 850 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
850
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$230
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2020

NPI 1891313789

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

850 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

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

Kentucky providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 100/100 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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APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DNP, APRN. NPI: 1891313789. 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.

APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP, APRN credentials at 4950 NORTON HEALTHCARE BLVD STE 303, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40241, with a listed phone of (502) 394-6470. NPI 1891313789 was issued on 07/08/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOUGHERTY 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 850 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 224 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $256K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

4950 NORTON HEALTHCARE BLVD STE 303
LOUISVILLE, KY 40241

Provider Details

NPI 1891313789
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP, APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/08/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN 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.

COMMUNITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC
LOUISVILLE, KY

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 APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$230

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 850 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.

850
Total Claims
$256K
Total Drug Cost
224
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
956
Total Day Supply
15,105
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$131K
Generic Drug Cost
$125K
Antibiotic Claims
705

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.13
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 63, 65-74: 102, 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.

Drug Claims
Vancomycin Hcl
107
Doxycycline Monohydrate
75
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone Sodium
60
Cephalexin
49
Ampicillin-Sulbactam
Ampicillin Sod/Sulbactam Sod
46
Imipenem-Cilastatin Sodium
Imipenem/Cilastatin Sodium
45
Cefepime Hcl
39
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
34
Cefazolin Sodium
34
Fluconazole
26

* 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 APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN 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

APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN's 850 claims are above the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN's specialty?
APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: DNP, APRN.
How much does APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN wrote 850 Medicare Part D claims totaling $256K in drug costs for 224 beneficiaries.
What is APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN's Medicare quality score?
APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN located?
APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN is located at 4950 NORTON HEALTHCARE BLVD STE 303, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40241. Phone: (502) 394-6470.
What is APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN's NPI number?
APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891313789, issued on 07/08/2020.
Does APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $131K 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 APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Vancomycin Hcl, Doxycycline Monohydrate, Ceftriaxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN accept Medicare?
APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 850 Part D claims and 224 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN's credentials?
APRIL DOUGHERTY, DNP, APRN's NPI is 1891313789 with credentials DNP, APRN. 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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