2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1679602296 MD
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KAREN KENNICOTT, MD

Pediatrics Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
312
Medicare Part D claims · 123 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
MIPS score
83.8451/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KAREN KENNICOTT, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.8451/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 312 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.8451/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
312
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 KENNICOTT, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

84 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KAREN KENNICOTT, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KAREN KENNICOTT, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/02/2007

NPI 1679602296

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

312 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

MIPS final score

83.8451/100 0.7451000000000079% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Pediatrics Physician share within New Mexico

1. Pediatrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatrics Physician share within New Mexico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KAREN KENNICOTT, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatrics Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.8451/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) — 83.8451/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.8%
MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) — 83.8451/100 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.

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 KENNICOTT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5901 HARPER DR NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109, with a listed phone of (505) 823-8888. NPI 1679602296 was issued on 03/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KENNICOTT 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 312 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 123 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $52K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%. 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 83.8451/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.5974, Cost 58.6394), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

5901 HARPER DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

Provider Details

NPI 1679602296
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/02/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.8451
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.5974
Quality
58.6394
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

312
Total Claims
$52K
Total Drug Cost
123
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
620
Total Day Supply
18,137
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
11 (3.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 24, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KAREN KENNICOTT, MD 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
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
28
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
22
Levothyroxine Sodium
20
Gabapentin
19
Lisinopril
15
Metformin Hcl
11

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How KAREN KENNICOTT, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN KENNICOTT, MD's 312 claims are below the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in New Mexico

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

Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN KENNICOTT, MD's specialty?
KAREN KENNICOTT, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: MD.
How much does KAREN KENNICOTT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN KENNICOTT, MD wrote 312 Medicare Part D claims totaling $52K in drug costs for 123 beneficiaries.
What is KAREN KENNICOTT, MD's Medicare quality score?
KAREN KENNICOTT, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.8451/100 (Quality: 84.5974, Cost: 58.6394). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KAREN KENNICOTT, MD located?
KAREN KENNICOTT, MD is located at 5901 HARPER DR NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109. Phone: (505) 823-8888.
What is KAREN KENNICOTT, MD's NPI number?
KAREN KENNICOTT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679602296, issued on 03/02/2007.
Does KAREN KENNICOTT, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KAREN KENNICOTT, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN KENNICOTT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN KENNICOTT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Suboxone, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN KENNICOTT, MD accept Medicare?
KAREN KENNICOTT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 312 Part D claims and 123 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN KENNICOTT, MD's credentials?
KAREN KENNICOTT, MD's NPI is 1679602296 with credentials MD. 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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