2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1609181882 FNP
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HEATHER KURIGER, FNP

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner in BRANDON, Mississippi. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 314 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner avg: 232
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.4428/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.0K
101 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HEATHER KURIGER, FNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.4428/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,940 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.4428/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
5K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$2.0K
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.

HEATHER KURIGER, FNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

88 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 HEATHER KURIGER, FNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2010

NPI 1609181882

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner

Niche

2,864 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,940 2029% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 232

MIPS final score

88.4428/100 5.342800000000011% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HEATHER KURIGER, FNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.4428/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner) — 88.4428/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.4%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner) — 88.4428/100 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 KURIGER, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 1297 W GOVERNMENT ST, BRANDON, MS, 39042, with a listed phone of (601) 200-4790. NPI 1609181882 was issued on 08/12/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KURIGER 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 4,940 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 314 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $553K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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 88.4428/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.2986), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,864 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 232 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

1297 W GOVERNMENT ST
BRANDON, MS 39042

Provider Details

NPI 1609181882
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/12/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.4428
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.2986
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER KURIGER, FNP 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.

ST. DOMINIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LLC
MADISON, MS

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 HEATHER KURIGER, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.0K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEATHER KURIGER, FNP — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 4,940 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.

4,940
Total Claims
$553K
Total Drug Cost
314
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,678
Total Day Supply
312,070
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$472K
Generic Drug Cost
$80K
Opioid Claims
50 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 149, 75-84: 104, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEATHER KURIGER, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
200
Rosuvastatin Calcium
146
Gabapentin
141
Amlodipine Besylate
134
Pantoprazole Sodium
124
Omeprazole
122
Metformin Hcl
121
Duloxetine Hcl
112
Furosemide
111
Levothyroxine Sodium
110

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HEATHER KURIGER, FNP fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

2,864
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
52
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
232
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER KURIGER, FNP's 4,940 claims are above the specialty average of 232.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi

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

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER KURIGER, FNP's specialty?
HEATHER KURIGER, FNP specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner and practices in BRANDON, Mississippi. Credentials: FNP.
How much does HEATHER KURIGER, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER KURIGER, FNP wrote 4,940 Medicare Part D claims totaling $553K in drug costs for 314 beneficiaries.
What is HEATHER KURIGER, FNP's Medicare quality score?
HEATHER KURIGER, FNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.4428/100 (Quality: 75.2986). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HEATHER KURIGER, FNP located?
HEATHER KURIGER, FNP is located at 1297 W GOVERNMENT ST, BRANDON, MS, 39042. Phone: (601) 200-4790.
What is HEATHER KURIGER, FNP's NPI number?
HEATHER KURIGER, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609181882, issued on 08/12/2010.
Does HEATHER KURIGER, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER KURIGER, FNP's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $472K in brand drug costs.
Does HEATHER KURIGER, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEATHER KURIGER, FNP had 50 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 2,864 Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner providers across 52 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 232 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER KURIGER, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER KURIGER, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER KURIGER, FNP accept Medicare?
HEATHER KURIGER, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,940 Part D claims and 314 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER KURIGER, FNP's credentials?
HEATHER KURIGER, FNP's NPI is 1609181882 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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