2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1780089326 APN
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KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey. 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
217
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$188.23
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 217 claims across 54 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $188.23 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN filed 217 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TOMS RIVER, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/24/2014

NPI 1780089326

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

217 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health 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.

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KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APN. NPI: 1780089326. 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.

KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 409 MAIN ST, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08753, with a listed phone of (732) 240-3760. NPI 1780089326 was issued on 10/24/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AITKEN 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 217 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $42K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

409 MAIN ST
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

Provider Details

NPI 1780089326
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/24/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN 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.

OCEAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INC
BAYVILLE, NJ

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 KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$188

Largest payer

ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 217 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.

217
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
219
Total Day Supply
4,956
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 16, 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.

Drug Claims
Duloxetine Hcl
21
Fluoxetine Hcl
15
Trazodone Hcl
15
Escitalopram Oxalate
14
Aripiprazole
11

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN's 217 claims are below the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN's specialty?
KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey. Credentials: APN.
How much does KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN wrote 217 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN located?
KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN is located at 409 MAIN ST, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08753. Phone: (732) 240-3760.
What is KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN's NPI number?
KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780089326, issued on 10/24/2014.
Does KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Duloxetine Hcl, Fluoxetine Hcl, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN accept Medicare?
KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 217 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN's credentials?
KATHLEEN AITKEN, APN's NPI is 1780089326 with credentials APN. 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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