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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1710966924 NP
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Nurse Practitioner in Boston, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 in 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
362
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data shows
Kathleen Polson, NP filed 362 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Boston, Massachusetts.
- 362
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Kathleen Polson, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
362 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Kathleen Polson, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
362 67% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Kathleen Polson, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 44 BINNEY ST, Boston, MA, 02115, with a listed phone of (617) 632-5204. NPI 1710966924 was issued on 01/16/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 362 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1710966924 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/16/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kathleen Polson, NP. To verify Kathleen Polson, NP's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
362
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 489
- Total Day Supply
- 13,296
- Generic Drug Cost
- $407K
- Opioid Claims
- 25 (6.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.04
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kathleen Polson, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Imatinib Mesylate
Imatinib Mesylate
46 claims
- Sunitinib Malate
Sunitinib Malate
26 claims
- Gleevec 18
Gleevec
18 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl 16
Ondansetron Hcl
16 claims
- Ibrance 12
Ibrance
12 claims
- Qinlock 12
Qinlock
12 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 12
Trazodone Hcl
12 claims
- Lorazepam 11
Lorazepam
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Imatinib Mesylate | 46 |
| Sunitinib Malate | 26 |
| Gleevec Imatinib Mesylate | 18 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 16 |
| Ibrance Palbociclib | 12 |
| Qinlock Ripretinib | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 12 |
| Lorazepam | 11 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Kathleen Polson, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Kathleen Polson, NP's 362 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Polson.
Dr. Carolyn Abbanat Villafane
NP
Boston, MA
Dr. Lisa Abbondanza
CNP
Franklin, MA
Fatima Abdalla
Melrose, MA
Dr. Esayas Abraham
NP
Chelsea, MA
Alissa Abrahamson
Framingham, MA
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathleen Polson, NP's specialty? ▼
Kathleen Polson, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Boston, Massachusetts. Credentials: NP.
How much does Kathleen Polson, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kathleen Polson, NP wrote 362 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
Where is Kathleen Polson, NP located? ▼
Kathleen Polson, NP is located at 44 BINNEY ST, Boston, MA, 02115. Phone: (617) 632-5204.
What is Kathleen Polson, NP's NPI number? ▼
Kathleen Polson, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710966924, issued on 01/16/2006.
Does Kathleen Polson, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kathleen Polson, NP had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 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 Kathleen Polson, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kathleen Polson, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Imatinib Mesylate, Sunitinib Malate, Gleevec. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kathleen Polson, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Kathleen Polson, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 362 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kathleen Polson, NP's credentials? ▼
Kathleen Polson, NP's NPI is 1710966924 with credentials NP. 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.
- 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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