2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1578862744 APRN
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CAROLINE KIRK, 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
317
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
MIPS score
73.1977/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$382.97
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CAROLINE KIRK, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.1977/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 317 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

73.1977/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
317
Part D claims, 2023
$382.97
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CAROLINE KIRK, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

73 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about CAROLINE KIRK, APRN?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2011

NPI 1578862744

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

317 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

MIPS final score

73.1977/100 9.902299999999997% pts

Mid-tier 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

CAROLINE KIRK, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.1977/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 73.1977/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.2%
MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 73.1977/100 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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CAROLINE KIRK, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202, with a listed phone of (502) 583-3687. NPI 1578862744 was issued on 03/27/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIRK 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 317 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend. 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 73.1977/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 58.7401, Cost 51.919), 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

401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

Provider Details

NPI 1578862744
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/27/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.1977
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
58.7401
Quality
51.919
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAROLINE KIRK, 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.

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS 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 CAROLINE KIRK, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$383

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

317
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
441
Total Day Supply
11,046
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 76, 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 CAROLINE KIRK, APRN 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
Fluticasone Propionate
80
Azelastine Hcl
64
Ofloxacin
26
Ipratropium Bromide
14
Mupirocin
14

* 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 CAROLINE KIRK, 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

CAROLINE KIRK, APRN's 317 claims are below 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 KIRK.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROLINE KIRK, APRN's specialty?
CAROLINE KIRK, APRN specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does CAROLINE KIRK, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROLINE KIRK, APRN wrote 317 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
What is CAROLINE KIRK, APRN's Medicare quality score?
CAROLINE KIRK, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.1977/100 (Quality: 58.7401, Cost: 51.919). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CAROLINE KIRK, APRN located?
CAROLINE KIRK, APRN is located at 401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202. Phone: (502) 583-3687.
What is CAROLINE KIRK, APRN's NPI number?
CAROLINE KIRK, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578862744, issued on 03/27/2011.
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 CAROLINE KIRK, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROLINE KIRK, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROLINE KIRK, APRN accept Medicare?
CAROLINE KIRK, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 317 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROLINE KIRK, APRN's credentials?
CAROLINE KIRK, APRN's NPI is 1578862744 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.

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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