2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1386135416 APRN
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JENNY BUCK, APRN

Nurse Practitioner in MC DOWELL, 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
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 556 beneficiaries · 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 reveals: JENNY BUCK, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in MC DOWELL, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12K claims across 556 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JENNY BUCK, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 12,061 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JENNY BUCK, APRN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2018

NPI 1386135416

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,061 1013% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JENNY BUCK, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

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

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

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MIPS final score (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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JENNY BUCK, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in MC DOWELL, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1386135416. 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.

JENNY BUCK, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 9879 KY ROUTE 122, MC DOWELL, KY, 41647, with a listed phone of (606) 377-3462. NPI 1386135416 was issued on 05/24/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCK 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 12,061 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 556 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $685K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

9879 KY ROUTE 122
MC DOWELL, KY 41647

Provider Details

NPI 1386135416
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/24/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JENNY BUCK, APRN — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 12,061 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.

12,061
Total Claims
$685K
Total Drug Cost
556
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,070
Total Day Supply
428,716
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$502K
Generic Drug Cost
$171K
Opioid Claims
357 (3.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
287

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 247, 65-74: 217, 75-84: 76, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
487
Atorvastatin Calcium
425
Levothyroxine Sodium
416
Lisinopril
414
Pantoprazole Sodium
348
Metformin Hcl
284
Omeprazole
257
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
253
Amlodipine Besylate
238
Furosemide
220

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How JENNY BUCK, APRN fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

JENNY BUCK, APRN's 12,061 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JENNY BUCK, APRN's specialty?
JENNY BUCK, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MC DOWELL, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does JENNY BUCK, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JENNY BUCK, APRN wrote 12,061 Medicare Part D claims totaling $685K in drug costs for 556 beneficiaries.
What is JENNY BUCK, APRN's Medicare quality score?
JENNY BUCK, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JENNY BUCK, APRN located?
JENNY BUCK, APRN is located at 9879 KY ROUTE 122, MC DOWELL, KY, 41647. Phone: (606) 377-3462.
What is JENNY BUCK, APRN's NPI number?
JENNY BUCK, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386135416, issued on 05/24/2018.
Does JENNY BUCK, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JENNY BUCK, APRN's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $502K in brand drug costs.
Does JENNY BUCK, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, JENNY BUCK, APRN had 357 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JENNY BUCK, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JENNY BUCK, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JENNY BUCK, APRN accept Medicare?
JENNY BUCK, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,061 Part D claims and 556 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JENNY BUCK, APRN's credentials?
JENNY BUCK, APRN's NPI is 1386135416 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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