2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1790201952 FNP
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CHINYERE KALU, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in NOTTINGHAM, Maryland. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
89.6335/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$49.94
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHINYERE KALU, FNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.6335/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,059 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.6335/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
$49.94
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.

CHINYERE KALU, FNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

90 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 CHINYERE KALU, FNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/19/2017

NPI 1790201952

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,059 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

89.6335/100 6.533500000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHINYERE KALU, FNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.6335/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 89.6335/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.6%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 89.6335/100 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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CHINYERE KALU, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 8868 BELAIR RD, NOTTINGHAM, MD, 21236, with a listed phone of (410) 213-5253. NPI 1790201952 was issued on 08/19/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KALU 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 1,059 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K 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 89.6335/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.0394), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

8868 BELAIR RD
NOTTINGHAM, MD 21236

Provider Details

NPI 1790201952
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/19/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.6335
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.0394
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

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 CHINYERE KALU, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$50

Largest payer

Neurocrine Biosciences, 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.

1,059
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,078
Total Day Supply
30,055
Generic Drug Cost
$23K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.96
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 86, 75-84: 58, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHINYERE KALU, FNP 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
Trazodone Hcl
167
Divalproex Sodium
164
Oxcarbazepine
129
Quetiapine Fumarate
83
Buspirone Hcl
80
Risperidone
68
Mirtazapine
55
Sertraline Hcl
52
Escitalopram Oxalate
39
Olanzapine
33

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CHINYERE KALU, FNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

CHINYERE KALU, FNP's 1,059 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHINYERE KALU, FNP's specialty?
CHINYERE KALU, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in NOTTINGHAM, Maryland. Credentials: FNP.
How much does CHINYERE KALU, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHINYERE KALU, FNP wrote 1,059 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
What is CHINYERE KALU, FNP's Medicare quality score?
CHINYERE KALU, FNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.6335/100 (Quality: 76.0394). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHINYERE KALU, FNP located?
CHINYERE KALU, FNP is located at 8868 BELAIR RD, NOTTINGHAM, MD, 21236. Phone: (410) 213-5253.
What is CHINYERE KALU, FNP's NPI number?
CHINYERE KALU, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790201952, issued on 08/19/2017.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHINYERE KALU, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHINYERE KALU, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Divalproex Sodium, Oxcarbazepine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHINYERE KALU, FNP accept Medicare?
CHINYERE KALU, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,059 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHINYERE KALU, FNP's credentials?
CHINYERE KALU, FNP's NPI is 1790201952 with credentials FNP. 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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