2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1316519721 MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN
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Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN

Family Nurse Practitioner in Louisville, 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 · 547 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
35%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$271.93
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,238 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
35%
generic prescribing
$271.93
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN'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

Where Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN sits

This provider among family nurse practitioner peers

Across the 27,154 family nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN writes more Part D claims than 83% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% — placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.148.372.496.6Part D claim volume — percentile in specialtyMIPS quality — percentile
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one family nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2021

NPI 1316519721

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,238 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

100/100 16.9 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Family 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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Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN credentials at 210 E GRAY ST STE 702, Louisville, KY, 40202, with a listed phone of (502) 559-3636. NPI 1316519721 was issued on 07/14/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Wedding 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 2,238 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 547 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 35% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

210 E GRAY ST STE 702
Louisville, KY 40202

Provider Details

NPI 1316519721
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/14/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$272

Largest payer

Insulet 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 · Brand-heavy

Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 35% generic, on 2,238 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.

2,238
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
547
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,948
Total Day Supply
145,464
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 35% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$21K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 164, 65-74: 265, 75-84: 104, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
185
Ozempic
Semaglutide
143
Glimepiride
89
Metformin Hcl
87
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
64
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
63
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
62
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
60
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
Insulin Lispro
57
Atorvastatin Calcium
50

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN's 2,238 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Family 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 Kentucky medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN's specialty?
Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Louisville, Kentucky. Credentials: MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN.
How much does Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN wrote 2,238 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 547 beneficiaries.
What is Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN's Medicare quality score?
Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN located?
Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN is located at 210 E GRAY ST STE 702, Louisville, KY, 40202. Phone: (502) 559-3636.
What is Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN's NPI number?
Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316519721, issued on 07/14/2021.
Does Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN's prescribing is 51% brand-name and 35% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Ozempic, Glimepiride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN accept Medicare?
Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,238 Part D claims and 547 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN's credentials?
Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN's NPI is 1316519721 with credentials MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN. 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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