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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1467643684 N.P.
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Nurse Practitioner in Meddybemps, Maine.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,227 in 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
376
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
33.3/100
▼ 50 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Industry payments
$34.25
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Karen Cole, N.P. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 33.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 376 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 33.3/100
- MIPS score · -50 vs avg
- 376
- Part D claims, 2023
- 75%
- generic prescribing
- $34.25
- 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.
Karen Cole, N.P.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
33 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Karen Cole, N.P. sits
This provider among nurse practitioner peers
Across the 13,476 nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Karen Cole, N.P. writes more Part D claims than 50% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 1% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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
Each dot is one nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Karen Cole, N.P.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Karen Cole, N.P.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
376 65% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
33.3/100 49.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maine
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maine providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Karen Cole, N.P.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 33.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) - 33.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Karen Cole, N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding N.P. credentials at 96 STANHOPE LN, Meddybemps, ME, 04657, with a listed phone of (207) 952-1514. NPI 1467643684 was issued on 08/05/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 376 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $96K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 33.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 8.5, Cost 60.7), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1467643684 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | N.P. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/05/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
33.2678
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
8.5137
Quality
60.7124
Cost
0
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 Karen Cole, N.P.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$34
Largest payer
Gilead Sciences, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Karen Cole, N.P. - brand share 25.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 376 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.
376
Total Claims
$96K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 396
- Total Day Supply
- 5,885
- Brand vs Generic
- 25% brand / 75% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $78K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 55.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.36
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Karen Cole, N.P. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
147 claims
- Buprenorphine Hcl 45
Buprenorphine Hcl
45 claims
- Suboxone 41
Suboxone
41 claims
- Sublocade 32
Sublocade
32 claims
- Dextroamphetamine-… 21
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
21 claims
- Dextroamphetamine-… 14
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
14 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl 11
Hydroxyzine Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 147 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 45 |
| Suboxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 41 |
| Sublocade Buprenorphine | 32 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 21 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 14 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Karen Cole, N.P. 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
Karen Cole, N.P.'s 376 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maine
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cole.
Dr. Carmen Ackerson
APRN
Augusta, ME
Dr. Chrystal Adams
FNP
Bangor, ME
Dr. Georgina Aguirre
NP
Presque Isle, ME
Dr. Deana Albert
N.P.
Lewiston, ME
Dr. Steven Albert
FNP
Van Buren, ME
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karen Cole, N.P.'s specialty? ▼
Karen Cole, N.P. specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Meddybemps, Maine. Credentials: N.P..
How much does Karen Cole, N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Karen Cole, N.P. wrote 376 Medicare Part D claims totaling $96K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
What is Karen Cole, N.P.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Karen Cole, N.P. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 33.3/100 (Quality: 8.5, Cost: 60.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Karen Cole, N.P. located? ▼
Karen Cole, N.P. is located at 96 STANHOPE LN, Meddybemps, ME, 04657. Phone: (207) 952-1514.
What is Karen Cole, N.P.'s NPI number? ▼
Karen Cole, N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467643684, issued on 08/05/2007.
Does Karen Cole, N.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Karen Cole, N.P.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $78K in brand drug costs.
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 Karen Cole, N.P. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Karen Cole, N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Buprenorphine Hcl, Suboxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Karen Cole, N.P. accept Medicare? ▼
Karen Cole, N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 376 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karen Cole, N.P.'s credentials? ▼
Karen Cole, N.P.'s NPI is 1467643684 with credentials N.P.. 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.
- 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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