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2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1972055572 NP-C
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Saint Louis, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,138 in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
17
Medicare Part D claims · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kara Kieffer, NP-C filed 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Saint Louis, Missouri.
- 17
- Part D claims, 2023
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Kara Kieffer, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
17 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Kara Kieffer, NP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
17 99% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Kieffer, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, with a listed phone of (314) 747-7796. NPI 1972055572 was issued on 10/30/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 17 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $153 in drug spend.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1972055572 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Primary Care Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/30/2016 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
17
Total Claims
$153
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 17
- Total Day Supply
- 288
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $153
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.68
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Kara Kieffer, NP-C fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider
Kara Kieffer, NP-C's 17 claims are below the specialty average of 1,363.
Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kieffer.
Dr. Aimee Adams
FNP
Springfield, MO
Dr. Krista Allen
AANP-FNP
Arnold, MO
Dr. Alexandria Anders
APRN, FNP-C
Kansas City, MO
Dr. Erin Anderson
FNP-C
Louisiana, MO
Meskerm Asfaw
Wildwood, MO
Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kara Kieffer, NP-C's specialty? ▼
Kara Kieffer, NP-C specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Saint Louis, Missouri. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Kara Kieffer, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kara Kieffer, NP-C wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims totaling $153 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Kara Kieffer, NP-C located? ▼
Kara Kieffer, NP-C is located at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, Saint Louis, MO, 63110. Phone: (314) 747-7796.
What is Kara Kieffer, NP-C's NPI number? ▼
Kara Kieffer, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972055572, issued on 10/30/2016.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Kara Kieffer, NP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Kara Kieffer, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 17 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kara Kieffer, NP-C's credentials? ▼
Kara Kieffer, NP-C's NPI is 1972055572 with credentials NP-C. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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