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KAITLYN CHU, NP

Oncology Registered Nurse in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
52
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Oncology Registered Nurse avg: 555
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.6632/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$244.36
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KAITLYN CHU, NP is a Oncology Registered Nurse ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 52 claims across 29 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.6632/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $244.36 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KAITLYN CHU, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.6632 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 52 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KAITLYN CHU, NP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/16/2021

NPI 1124784905

Primary specialty

Oncology Registered Nurse

Niche

857 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

52 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 555

MIPS final score

89.6632/100 6.563200000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Oncology Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Oncology Registered Nurse share within Massachusetts

1. Oncology Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Oncology Registered Nurse share within Massachusetts

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KAITLYN CHU, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Oncology Registered Nurse national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.6632/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Oncology Registered Nurse) — 89.6632/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.7%
MIPS final score (Oncology Registered Nurse) — 89.6632/100 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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KAITLYN CHU, NP is a Oncology Registered Nurse provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1124784905. 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.

KAITLYN CHU, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oncology Registered Nurse provider holding NP credentials at 551 BOYLSTON ST STE 4, BOSTON, MA, 02116, with a listed phone of (617) 658-3421. NPI 1124784905 was issued on 11/16/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHU 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 52 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $179K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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 89.6632/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.6529, Cost 60.9286), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Oncology Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 857 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 555 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

551 BOYLSTON ST STE 4
BOSTON, MA 02116

Provider Details

NPI 1124784905
Specialty Oncology Registered Nurse
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/16/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.6632
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.6529
Quality
60.9286
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAITLYN CHU, NP 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.

NOVELLA MEDICINE SERVICES OF MASSACHUSETTS PLLC
WALTHAM, MA

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 KAITLYN CHU, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$244

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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KAITLYN CHU, NP. To verify KAITLYN CHU, NP's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KAITLYN CHU, NP — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 52 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.

52
Total Claims
$179K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
113
Total Day Supply
3,362
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$176K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.74
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Anastrozole
14

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

Oncology Registered Nurse Overview

How KAITLYN CHU, NP fits within the Oncology Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

857
Oncology Registered Nurse Providers in US
50
States with Oncology Registered Nurse
555
Avg Claims per Provider

KAITLYN CHU, NP's 52 claims are below the specialty average of 555.

Nearby Oncology Registered Nurse Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Oncology Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAITLYN CHU, NP's specialty?
KAITLYN CHU, NP specializes in Oncology Registered Nurse and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: NP.
How much does KAITLYN CHU, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAITLYN CHU, NP wrote 52 Medicare Part D claims totaling $179K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
What is KAITLYN CHU, NP's Medicare quality score?
KAITLYN CHU, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.6632/100 (Quality: 76.6529, Cost: 60.9286). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KAITLYN CHU, NP located?
KAITLYN CHU, NP is located at 551 BOYLSTON ST STE 4, BOSTON, MA, 02116. Phone: (617) 658-3421.
What is KAITLYN CHU, NP's NPI number?
KAITLYN CHU, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124784905, issued on 11/16/2021.
Does KAITLYN CHU, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAITLYN CHU, NP's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $176K in brand drug costs.
How many Oncology Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 857 Oncology Registered Nurse providers across 50 states in the US. The average Oncology Registered Nurse provider writes 555 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAITLYN CHU, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAITLYN CHU, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAITLYN CHU, NP accept Medicare?
KAITLYN CHU, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 52 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAITLYN CHU, NP's credentials?
KAITLYN CHU, NP's NPI is 1124784905 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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