2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518155761 APN
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KATIE COMBS, APN

Nurse Practitioner in MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 383 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$295.02
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATIE COMBS, APN is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 383 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $295.02 across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATIE COMBS, APN filed 8,386 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KATIE COMBS, APN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/11/2007

NPI 1518155761

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,386 674% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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.

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).

KATIE COMBS, APN is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APN. NPI: 1518155761. 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.

KATIE COMBS, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 501 HOSPITAL DR, MOUNTAIN HOME, AR, 72653, with a listed phone of (870) 580-0158. NPI 1518155761 was issued on 10/11/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COMBS 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 8,386 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 383 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $888K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 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

501 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653

Provider Details

NPI 1518155761
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/11/2007

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 KATIE COMBS, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$295

Largest payer

Sumitomo Pharma America, 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 · Typical

KATIE COMBS, APN — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 8,386 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.

8,386
Total Claims
$888K
Total Drug Cost
383
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,567
Total Day Supply
448,019
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$739K
Generic Drug Cost
$143K
Opioid Claims
378 (4.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
243

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 183, 75-84: 110, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
491
Atorvastatin Calcium
306
Pantoprazole Sodium
303
Lisinopril
263
Omeprazole
198
Losartan Potassium
194
Amlodipine Besylate
187
Alprazolam
183
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
178
Tramadol Hcl
168

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KATIE COMBS, APN fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

KATIE COMBS, APN's 8,386 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATIE COMBS, APN's specialty?
KATIE COMBS, APN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas. Credentials: APN.
How much does KATIE COMBS, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATIE COMBS, APN wrote 8,386 Medicare Part D claims totaling $888K in drug costs for 383 beneficiaries.
Where is KATIE COMBS, APN located?
KATIE COMBS, APN is located at 501 HOSPITAL DR, MOUNTAIN HOME, AR, 72653. Phone: (870) 580-0158.
What is KATIE COMBS, APN's NPI number?
KATIE COMBS, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518155761, issued on 10/11/2007.
Does KATIE COMBS, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATIE COMBS, APN's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $739K in brand drug costs.
Does KATIE COMBS, APN prescribe opioids?
Yes, KATIE COMBS, APN had 378 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 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 KATIE COMBS, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATIE COMBS, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATIE COMBS, APN accept Medicare?
KATIE COMBS, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,386 Part D claims and 383 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATIE COMBS, APN's credentials?
KATIE COMBS, APN's NPI is 1518155761 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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