2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1174784466 M.D.
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JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in BOWLING GREEN, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 338 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$515.67
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,185 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.'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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2008

NPI 1174784466

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,185 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Nephrology Physician share within Kentucky

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 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.

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).

JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174784466. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 720 2ND AVE STE 203, BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42101, with a listed phone of (270) 843-5114. NPI 1174784466 was issued on 06/19/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHUEMAKER 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 2,185 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 338 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $442K in drug spend. 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 (Quality 98.0368), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

720 2ND AVE STE 203
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101

Provider Details

NPI 1174784466
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/19/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98.0368
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. 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.

SOUTHERN KENTUCKY NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PSC
BOWLING GREEN, 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 JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$516

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,185
Total Claims
$442K
Total Drug Cost
338
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,609
Total Day Supply
136,589
Generic Drug Cost
$48K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.36
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 128, 75-84: 121, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
381
Furosemide
243
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
185
Amlodipine Besylate
116
Calcitriol
90
Lisinopril
81
Carvedilol
61
Hydralazine Hcl
60
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
57
Potassium Chloride
43

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.'s 2,185 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.'s specialty?
JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. wrote 2,185 Medicare Part D claims totaling $442K in drug costs for 338 beneficiaries.
What is JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 98.0368). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. located?
JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. is located at 720 2ND AVE STE 203, BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42101. Phone: (270) 843-5114.
What is JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174784466, issued on 06/19/2008.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Furosemide, Farxiga. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,185 Part D claims and 338 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.'s credentials?
JENNIFER SHUEMAKER, M.D.'s NPI is 1174784466 with credentials M.D.. 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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