2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1427624949 ARNP
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KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner in RICHLAND, Washington. 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
319
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.3265/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$101.65
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.3265/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 319 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.3265/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
319
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$101.65
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.

KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

77 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/03/2021

NPI 1427624949

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

319 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

77.3265/100 5.7734999999999985% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Washington

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.3265/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 77.3265/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.3%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 77.3265/100 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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KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in RICHLAND, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ARNP. NPI: 1427624949. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 1295 FOWLER ST STE 102, RICHLAND, WA, 99352, with a listed phone of (509) 783-2004. NPI 1427624949 was issued on 06/03/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOWEN 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 319 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $91K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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 77.3265/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.1197, Cost 40.262), 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

1295 FOWLER ST STE 102
RICHLAND, WA 99352

Provider Details

NPI 1427624949
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/03/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.3265
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.1197
Quality
40.262
Cost

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 KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$102

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP. To verify KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 319 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.

319
Total Claims
$91K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
375
Total Day Supply
10,261
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$79K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
88
Clobetasol Propionate
49
Hydrocortisone
30
Triamcinolone Acetonide
27
Betamethasone Dipropionate
14

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP 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

KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP's 319 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP's specialty?
KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in RICHLAND, Washington. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP wrote 319 Medicare Part D claims totaling $91K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
What is KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP's Medicare quality score?
KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.3265/100 (Quality: 88.1197, Cost: 40.262). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP located?
KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP is located at 1295 FOWLER ST STE 102, RICHLAND, WA, 99352. Phone: (509) 783-2004.
What is KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP's NPI number?
KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427624949, issued on 06/03/2021.
Does KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $79K 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 KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Clobetasol Propionate, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP accept Medicare?
KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 319 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP's credentials?
KARMINA BOWEN, ARNP's NPI is 1427624949 with credentials ARNP. 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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