2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1659885978 APN
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KARA CAHILL, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in PENNINGTON, New Jersey. 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
683
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$34.71
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KARA CAHILL, APN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in PENNINGTON, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 683 claims across 181 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $34.71 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KARA CAHILL, APN filed 683 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PENNINGTON, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KARA CAHILL, APN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2017

NPI 1659885978

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

683 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KARA CAHILL, APN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in PENNINGTON, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APN. NPI: 1659885978. 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.

KARA CAHILL, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 1 CAPITAL WAY, PENNINGTON, NJ, 08534, with a listed phone of (609) 303-4000. NPI 1659885978 was issued on 11/22/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAHILL 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 683 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.1%. 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

1 CAPITAL WAY
PENNINGTON, NJ 08534

Provider Details

NPI 1659885978
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/22/2017

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 KARA CAHILL, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$35

Largest payer

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

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 · Generic-heavy

KARA CAHILL, APN — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 683 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.

683
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
691
Total Day Supply
19,465
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$47K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Opioid Claims
363 (53.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.93
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 98, 65-74: 67, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
141
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
100
Gabapentin
67
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
37
Tizanidine Hcl
27
Diclofenac Sodium
24
Lidocaine
24
Baclofen
23
Xtampza Er
Oxycodone Myristate
21
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
20

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KARA CAHILL, APN fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

KARA CAHILL, APN's 683 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CAHILL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARA CAHILL, APN's specialty?
KARA CAHILL, APN specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in PENNINGTON, New Jersey. Credentials: APN.
How much does KARA CAHILL, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARA CAHILL, APN wrote 683 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
Where is KARA CAHILL, APN located?
KARA CAHILL, APN is located at 1 CAPITAL WAY, PENNINGTON, NJ, 08534. Phone: (609) 303-4000.
What is KARA CAHILL, APN's NPI number?
KARA CAHILL, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659885978, issued on 11/22/2017.
Does KARA CAHILL, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARA CAHILL, APN's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K in brand drug costs.
Does KARA CAHILL, APN prescribe opioids?
Yes, KARA CAHILL, APN had 363 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.1%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARA CAHILL, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARA CAHILL, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARA CAHILL, APN accept Medicare?
KARA CAHILL, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 683 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARA CAHILL, APN's credentials?
KARA CAHILL, APN's NPI is 1659885978 with credentials APN. 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.
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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