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2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1366626301 C.R.N.P.
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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Newark, Delaware.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 29,492 in Adult Health 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
138
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
70.7/100
▼ 12 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$730.21
27 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
Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 70.7/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 138 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 70.7/100
- MIPS score · -12 vs avg
- 138
- Part D claims, 2023
- $730.21
- 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.
Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.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
71 8th percentile higher than 8% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. sits
This provider among adult health nurse practitioner peers
Across the 4,289 adult health nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. writes more Part D claims than 28% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 6% - placing this provider in the lower-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 adult health nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.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 Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
138 89% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
70.7/100 12.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Delaware
How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Delaware providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 70.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) - 70.7/100 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).
Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding C.R.N.P. credentials at 261 CHAPMAN RD STE 100, Newark, DE, 19702, with a listed phone of (302) 449-7484. NPI 1366626301 was issued on 12/27/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 138 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 70.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 40, Cost 64.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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 | 1366626301 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | C.R.N.P. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/27/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
70.7303
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
40
Quality
64.101
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. 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.
Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers, LLC
Newark, DE
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 Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$730
Largest payer
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
138
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 197
- Total Day Supply
- 5,600
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.95
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pramipexole Dihydr…
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
45 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
39 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 17
Trazodone Hcl
17 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate 13
Zolpidem Tartrate
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Pramipexole Di-Hcl | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 39 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 17 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider
Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P.'s 138 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.
Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Delaware
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Delaware, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hefner-Erickson.
Dr. Mary Ellen Abendroth
CRNP
Lewes, DE
Dr. Mayumi Anthony-Gubitosi
ANP
Newark, DE
Dr. Lydia Anyanga
NP
New Castle, DE
Dr. Jill Ballenger
ANP-BC
Wilmington, DE
Dr. Isabel Benson
NP-C
Lewes, DE
Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Delaware medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P.'s specialty? ▼
Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Newark, Delaware. Credentials: C.R.N.P..
How much does Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. wrote 138 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
What is Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 70.7/100 (Quality: 40, Cost: 64.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. located? ▼
Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. is located at 261 CHAPMAN RD STE 100, Newark, DE, 19702. Phone: (302) 449-7484.
What is Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P.'s NPI number? ▼
Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366626301, issued on 12/27/2007.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, Gabapentin, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. accept Medicare? ▼
Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 138 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P.'s credentials? ▼
Kathe Hefner-Erickson, C.R.N.P.'s NPI is 1366626301 with credentials C.R.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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