2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1417485574 MSN, FNP-BC
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Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in Irmo, South Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 209,817 in Family 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 250 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
99.3/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows

Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,697 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

99.3/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023

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.

Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

99 Top 9% higher than 91% 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+: 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

Where Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC sits

This provider among family nurse practitioner peers

Across the 27,154 family nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC writes more Part D claims than 91% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.148.372.496.6Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 91 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one family nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2017

NPI 1417485574

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,697 203% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

99.3/100 16.2 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist - 6.2%Pharmacist6.2%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.5%Physical Therapist4.5%Behavior Technician - 3.8%Behavior Technician3.8%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.7%Speech-Language Pathologist3.7%
Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.3/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) - 99.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) - 99.3/100 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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Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding MSN, FNP-BC credentials at 1079 DUTCH FORK RD, Irmo, SC, 29063, with a listed phone of (803) 749-8900. NPI 1417485574 was issued on 06/01/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Kaune 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 3,697 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 250 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $425K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. 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 99.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.6), 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

1079 DUTCH FORK RD
Irmo, SC 29063

Provider Details

NPI 1417485574
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials MSN, FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/01/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.3294
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.5979
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC 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.

Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
Irmo, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,697
Total Claims
$425K
Total Drug Cost
250
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,942
Total Day Supply
227,587
Generic Drug Cost
$81K
Opioid Claims
57 (1.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
126

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 71, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
189
Amlodipine Besylate
153
Levothyroxine Sodium
102
Losartan Potassium
91
Omeprazole
89
Gabapentin
82
Lisinopril
82
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
80
Trazodone Hcl
72
Fluticasone Propionate
68

* 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 Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC 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

Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC's 3,697 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kaune.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC's specialty?
Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Irmo, South Carolina. Credentials: MSN, FNP-BC.
How much does Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC wrote 3,697 Medicare Part D claims totaling $425K in drug costs for 250 beneficiaries.
What is Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC's Medicare quality score?
Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3/100 (Quality: 90.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC located?
Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC is located at 1079 DUTCH FORK RD, Irmo, SC, 29063. Phone: (803) 749-8900.
What is Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC's NPI number?
Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417485574, issued on 06/01/2017.
Does Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
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 Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,697 Part D claims and 250 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC's credentials?
Gretchen Kaune, MSN, FNP-BC's NPI is 1417485574 with credentials MSN, FNP-BC. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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