2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1538248786 NP
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HELEN KENNEDY, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner in DECATUR, Illinois. 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 · 276 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.6154/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$757.49
41 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HELEN KENNEDY, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.6154/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,844 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.6154/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
5K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$757.49
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.

HELEN KENNEDY, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

95 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 HELEN KENNEDY, NP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/06/2006

NPI 1538248786

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,844 296% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

94.6154/100 11.5154% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HELEN KENNEDY, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.6154/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 94.6154/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.6%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 94.6154/100 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.

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).

HELEN KENNEDY, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 4965 E LOST BRIDGE RD, DECATUR, IL, 62521, with a listed phone of (217) 864-5531. NPI 1538248786 was issued on 11/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KENNEDY 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 4,844 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 276 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $287K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. 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 94.6154/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.1795), 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

4965 E LOST BRIDGE RD
DECATUR, IL 62521

Provider Details

NPI 1538248786
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.6154
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.1795
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 HELEN KENNEDY, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$757

Largest payer

PFIZER 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.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HELEN KENNEDY, NP. To verify HELEN KENNEDY, NP's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

HELEN KENNEDY, NP — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 4,844 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.

4,844
Total Claims
$287K
Total Drug Cost
276
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,789
Total Day Supply
313,752
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$199K
Generic Drug Cost
$87K
Opioid Claims
167 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
107

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HELEN KENNEDY, NP 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
359
Levothyroxine Sodium
241
Amlodipine Besylate
197
Losartan Potassium
197
Hydrochlorothiazide
171
Metformin Hcl
148
Sertraline Hcl
141
Pravastatin Sodium
124
Tramadol Hcl
113
Omeprazole
100

* 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 HELEN KENNEDY, NP 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

HELEN KENNEDY, NP's 4,844 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HELEN KENNEDY, NP's specialty?
HELEN KENNEDY, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in DECATUR, Illinois. Credentials: NP.
How much does HELEN KENNEDY, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HELEN KENNEDY, NP wrote 4,844 Medicare Part D claims totaling $287K in drug costs for 276 beneficiaries.
What is HELEN KENNEDY, NP's Medicare quality score?
HELEN KENNEDY, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.6154/100 (Quality: 85.1795). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HELEN KENNEDY, NP located?
HELEN KENNEDY, NP is located at 4965 E LOST BRIDGE RD, DECATUR, IL, 62521. Phone: (217) 864-5531.
What is HELEN KENNEDY, NP's NPI number?
HELEN KENNEDY, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538248786, issued on 11/06/2006.
Does HELEN KENNEDY, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HELEN KENNEDY, NP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $199K in brand drug costs.
Does HELEN KENNEDY, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, HELEN KENNEDY, NP had 167 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
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 HELEN KENNEDY, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HELEN KENNEDY, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HELEN KENNEDY, NP accept Medicare?
HELEN KENNEDY, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,844 Part D claims and 276 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HELEN KENNEDY, NP's credentials?
HELEN KENNEDY, NP's NPI is 1538248786 with credentials NP. 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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