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BARBARA BELL, APRN

Nurse Practitioner in EDGEWOOD, 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
621
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.3837/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BARBARA BELL, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in EDGEWOOD, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 621 claims across 146 beneficiaries — 32% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.3837/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BARBARA BELL, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.3837 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 621 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BARBARA BELL, APRN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/31/2006

NPI 1598771669

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

621 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

90.3837/100 7.28370000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BARBARA BELL, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.3837/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 90.3837/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.4%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 90.3837/100 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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BARBARA BELL, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in EDGEWOOD, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1598771669. 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.

BARBARA BELL, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR, EDGEWOOD, KY, 41017, with a listed phone of (859) 331-3353. NPI 1598771669 was issued on 07/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELL 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 621 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $167K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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 90.3837/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.7674), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017

Provider Details

NPI 1598771669
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/31/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.3837
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.7674
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BARBARA BELL, APRN — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 621 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.

621
Total Claims
$167K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,019
Total Day Supply
30,272
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$150K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.94
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 46, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
170
Eliquis
Apixaban
163
Sotalol
Sotalol Hcl
52
Amiodarone Hcl
51
Metoprolol Tartrate
46
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
31
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
25
Losartan Potassium
11

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How BARBARA BELL, APRN 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

BARBARA BELL, APRN's 621 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARBARA BELL, APRN's specialty?
BARBARA BELL, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in EDGEWOOD, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does BARBARA BELL, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARBARA BELL, APRN wrote 621 Medicare Part D claims totaling $167K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
What is BARBARA BELL, APRN's Medicare quality score?
BARBARA BELL, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.3837/100 (Quality: 80.7674). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BARBARA BELL, APRN located?
BARBARA BELL, APRN is located at 711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR, EDGEWOOD, KY, 41017. Phone: (859) 331-3353.
What is BARBARA BELL, APRN's NPI number?
BARBARA BELL, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598771669, issued on 07/31/2006.
Does BARBARA BELL, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BARBARA BELL, APRN's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $150K 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 BARBARA BELL, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARBARA BELL, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Sotalol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARBARA BELL, APRN accept Medicare?
BARBARA BELL, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 621 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARBARA BELL, APRN's credentials?
BARBARA BELL, APRN's NPI is 1598771669 with credentials 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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