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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1689614232 A.P.R.N.
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Franklin, Nebraska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 234 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$20.39
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. filed 8,142 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Franklin, Nebraska, prescribing 89% generic.
- 8K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $20.39
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
8,142 Top 3% higher than 97% 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 Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
8,142 7× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Nebraska
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Nebraska 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).
Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding A.P.R.N. credentials at 121 15TH AVE, Franklin, NE, 68939, with a listed phone of (308) 425-6221. NPI 1689614232 was issued on 06/08/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,142 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 234 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $390K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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 | 1689614232 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | A.P.R.N. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/08/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. 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.
Webster County Community Hospital
Red Cloud, NE
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 281316
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 Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$20
Largest payer
Exact Sciences Corporation
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
Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. - brand share 11.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 8,142 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.
8,142
Total Claims
$390K
Total Drug Cost
234
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 10,620
- Total Day Supply
- 273,923
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $280K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $108K
- Opioid Claims
- 320 (3.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 202
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 34, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 64, 85+: 34
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
551 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
314 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
284 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
240 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
236 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
236 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
222 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 219
Metoprolol Succinate
219 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 551 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 314 |
| Gabapentin | 284 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 240 |
| Omeprazole | 236 |
| Potassium Chloride | 236 |
| Lisinopril | 222 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 219 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 207 |
| Metformin Hcl | 204 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N.'s 8,142 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Nebraska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Murphy Buschkoetter.
Dr. Akpene Abalekpor
APRN
Columbus, NE
Enyonam Abalekpor
Omaha, NE
Dr. Michaela Abbott
APRN
Omaha, NE
Lindee Abe
Omaha, NE
Dr. Ashley Acker
NP
Omaha, NE
Compare Family 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 Nebraska medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N.'s specialty? ▼
Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Franklin, Nebraska. Credentials: A.P.R.N..
How much does Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. wrote 8,142 Medicare Part D claims totaling $390K in drug costs for 234 beneficiaries.
Where is Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. located? ▼
Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. is located at 121 15TH AVE, Franklin, NE, 68939. Phone: (308) 425-6221.
What is Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N.'s NPI number? ▼
Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689614232, issued on 06/08/2006.
Does Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $280K in brand drug costs.
Does Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. had 320 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. accept Medicare? ▼
Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,142 Part D claims and 234 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N.'s credentials? ▼
Kathy Murphy Buschkoetter, A.P.R.N.'s NPI is 1689614232 with credentials A.P.R.N.. 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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