2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1295471043 APRN
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KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN

Nurse Practitioner in TOPEKA, Kansas. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 109 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN filed 1,198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in TOPEKA, Kansas, prescribing 85% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,198 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/05/2022

NPI 1295471043

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,198 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Kansas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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).

KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 4100 SW 15TH ST, TOPEKA, KS, 66604, with a listed phone of (785) 273-7871. NPI 1295471043 was issued on 05/05/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAMIREZ 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 1,198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 109 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $114K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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.

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

4100 SW 15TH ST
TOPEKA, KS 66604

Provider Details

NPI 1295471043
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/05/2022

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,198 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.

1,198
Total Claims
$114K
Total Drug Cost
109
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,935
Total Day Supply
54,962
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$92K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Opioid Claims
12 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.08
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 34, 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.

What KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN 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
Amlodipine Besylate
59
Lisinopril
58
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
56
Atorvastatin Calcium
50
Trazodone Hcl
44
Omeprazole
37
Pantoprazole Sodium
35
Gabapentin
30
Simvastatin
27
Losartan Potassium
26

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN 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

KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN's 1,198 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN's specialty?
KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in TOPEKA, Kansas. Credentials: APRN.
How much does KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN wrote 1,198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $114K in drug costs for 109 beneficiaries.
Where is KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN located?
KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN is located at 4100 SW 15TH ST, TOPEKA, KS, 66604. Phone: (785) 273-7871.
What is KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN's NPI number?
KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295471043, issued on 05/05/2022.
Does KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $92K in brand drug costs.
Does KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
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 KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN accept Medicare?
KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,198 Part D claims and 109 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN's credentials?
KARINA RAMIREZ, APRN's NPI is 1295471043 with credentials APRN. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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