2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1164850889 APRN
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Heather Hurst, APRN

Family 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
439
Medicare Part D claims · 295 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

Heather Hurst, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 439 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
439
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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Heather Hurst, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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. 90–100: 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

What does the federal data show about Heather Hurst, APRN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/15/2013

NPI 1164850889

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

439 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

100/100 16.9 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Heather Hurst, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 100/100 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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Heather Hurst, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 4002 KRESGE WAY STE 124, Louisville, KY, 40207, with a listed phone of (502) 259-3341. NPI 1164850889 was issued on 10/15/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Hurst 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 439 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 295 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

4002 KRESGE WAY STE 124
Louisville, KY 40207

Provider Details

NPI 1164850889
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/15/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Heather Hurst, 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.

Community Medical Associates 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Heather Hurst, APRN — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 439 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.

439
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
295
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
511
Total Day Supply
7,443
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
179

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 138, 75-84: 92, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Heather Hurst, 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
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
57
Methylprednisolone
45
Cephalexin
33
Prednisone
27
Fluticasone Propionate
20
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
19
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
18
Cefdinir
17
Azithromycin
15
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
13

* 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 Heather Hurst, APRN 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

Heather Hurst, APRN's 439 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

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 Kentucky 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 Heather Hurst, APRN's specialty?
Heather Hurst, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Louisville, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Heather Hurst, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Heather Hurst, APRN wrote 439 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 295 beneficiaries.
What is Heather Hurst, APRN's Medicare quality score?
Heather Hurst, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Heather Hurst, APRN located?
Heather Hurst, APRN is located at 4002 KRESGE WAY STE 124, Louisville, KY, 40207. Phone: (502) 259-3341.
What is Heather Hurst, APRN's NPI number?
Heather Hurst, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164850889, issued on 10/15/2013.
Does Heather Hurst, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Heather Hurst, APRN's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
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 Heather Hurst, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heather Hurst, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Methylprednisolone, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heather Hurst, APRN accept Medicare?
Heather Hurst, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 439 Part D claims and 295 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Hurst, APRN's credentials?
Heather Hurst, APRN's NPI is 1164850889 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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