2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse NPI 1295904225 APRN
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KARY KROCHKO, APRN

Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse in ORANGE, Connecticut. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 336 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse avg: 752
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$674.08
49 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KARY KROCHKO, APRN filed 5,009 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse in ORANGE, Connecticut, prescribing 78% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing
$674.08
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.

KARY KROCHKO, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,009 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KARY KROCHKO, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/24/2008

NPI 1295904225

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

6,529 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,009 566% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 752

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse share within Connecticut

1. Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse) — 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).

KARY KROCHKO, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse provider holding APRN credentials at 240 INDIAN RIVER RD STE A8, ORANGE, CT, 06477, with a listed phone of (475) 882-6824. NPI 1295904225 was issued on 02/24/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KROCHKO 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 5,009 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 336 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.8%. 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.

Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,529 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 752 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

240 INDIAN RIVER RD STE A8
ORANGE, CT 06477

Provider Details

NPI 1295904225
Specialty Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/24/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARY KROCHKO, APRN bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

NEW SOLUTIONS PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC LLC
ORANGE, CT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 KARY KROCHKO, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$674

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KARY KROCHKO, APRN — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 5,009 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.

5,009
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
336
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,156
Total Day Supply
138,156
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$857K
Generic Drug Cost
$269K
Opioid Claims
2,543 (50.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 186, 65-74: 119, 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 KARY KROCHKO, 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
Oxycodone Hcl
824
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
524
Gabapentin
370
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
367
Pregabalin
333
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
328
Tramadol Hcl
189
Buprenorphine
172
Baclofen
159
Diclofenac Sodium
134

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

Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Overview

How KARY KROCHKO, APRN fits within the Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

6,529
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse
752
Avg Claims per Provider

KARY KROCHKO, APRN's 5,009 claims are above the specialty average of 752.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARY KROCHKO, APRN's specialty?
KARY KROCHKO, APRN specializes in Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse and practices in ORANGE, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does KARY KROCHKO, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARY KROCHKO, APRN wrote 5,009 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 336 beneficiaries.
Where is KARY KROCHKO, APRN located?
KARY KROCHKO, APRN is located at 240 INDIAN RIVER RD STE A8, ORANGE, CT, 06477. Phone: (475) 882-6824.
What is KARY KROCHKO, APRN's NPI number?
KARY KROCHKO, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295904225, issued on 02/24/2008.
Does KARY KROCHKO, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARY KROCHKO, APRN's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $857K in brand drug costs.
Does KARY KROCHKO, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, KARY KROCHKO, APRN had 2,543 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.8%.
How many Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 6,529 Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse provider writes 752 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARY KROCHKO, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARY KROCHKO, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARY KROCHKO, APRN accept Medicare?
KARY KROCHKO, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,009 Part D claims and 336 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARY KROCHKO, APRN's credentials?
KARY KROCHKO, APRN's NPI is 1295904225 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.

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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