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Active
2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1679973804 APRN
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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Ashland, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 29,811 in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$522.39
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Christina Parsons, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 9,200 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 82.9/100
- MIPS score · -1 vs avg
- 9K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- $522.39
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Christina Parsons, APRN
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1679973804), first enumerated 08/25/2014.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 9,200 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$522.39 in reported industry payments (44 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1679973804 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · MIPS-INLINE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1679973804
- ENUM-MID 2014
- TAX-MID 30K Adult Health
- MIPS-INLINE 82.9/100
- RX-MID 9,200
- BOOK-THIN 230 in Kentucky
- PHOTO-FINISH Entela Ahmeti · ±0.1
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Parsons · this p…
Parsons · this provider
82.9 MIPS pts
- Julie Carl · hig…
Julie Carl
83 MIPS pts
- Entela Ahmeti · …
Entela Ahmeti
83 MIPS pts
- Leonora Ball · n…
Leonora Ball
83 MIPS pts
- Jennifer Bonafig…
Jennifer Bonafiglia
83 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Christina Parsons, APRN's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
83 ≥ 36th percentile 36% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christina Parsons, APRN sits
This provider among adult health nurse practitioner peers
Across the 4,201 adult health nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christina Parsons, APRN writes more Part D claims than 99% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 35% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one adult health nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christina Parsons, APRN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Christina Parsons, APRN?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
9,200 7× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
82.9/100 0.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christina Parsons, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 82.9/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1679973804 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/25/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
82.9435
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
70.0105
Quality
65.5754
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christina Parsons, 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.
Kings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc
Ashland, 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 Christina Parsons, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$522
Largest payer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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 · Typical
Christina Parsons, APRN - brand share 15.0%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 9,200 2024 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 2024.
9,200
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
2,392
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 21,584.167
- Total Day Supply
- 643,483
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.3M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $117K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.71
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 312, 65-74: 1,028, 75-84: 804, 85+: 248
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christina Parsons, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Eliquis
Eliquis
696 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
684 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
629 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
487 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
484 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
465 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
420 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
406 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 696 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 684 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 629 |
| Carvedilol | 487 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 484 |
| Furosemide | 465 |
| Lisinopril | 420 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 406 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 329 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 324 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Christina Parsons, APRN fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
29,811
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,291
Avg Claims per Provider
Christina Parsons, APRN's 9,200 claims are above the specialty average of 1,291.
Nationwide Adult Health Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Parsons, both outside Kentucky so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (82.9 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2014)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Parsons.
One of 230 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Kentucky, 5 are shown here.
Megan Abel
ANP-BC
Louisville, KY
Claudia Abrams
AGPCNP
Owensboro, KY
Patricia Adams
APRN
Paintsville, KY
Melissa Aker
Somerset, KY
Layla Al-Shami
ARNP
Louisville, KY
Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christina Parsons, APRN's specialty? ▼
Christina Parsons, APRN specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Ashland, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Christina Parsons, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Christina Parsons, APRN wrote 9,200 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 2,392 beneficiaries.
What is Christina Parsons, APRN's Medicare quality score? ▼
Christina Parsons, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9/100 (Quality: 70, Cost: 65.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christina Parsons, APRN located? ▼
Christina Parsons, APRN is located at 613 23RD ST STE 230, Ashland, KY, 41101. Phone: (606) 324-4745.
What is Christina Parsons, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Christina Parsons, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679973804, issued on 08/25/2014.
Does Christina Parsons, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christina Parsons, APRN's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 29,811 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,291 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christina Parsons, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christina Parsons, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christina Parsons, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Christina Parsons, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,200 Part D claims and 2,392 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christina Parsons, APRN's credentials? ▼
Christina Parsons, APRN's NPI is 1679973804 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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