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KAY DEFORD, NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KAY DEFORD, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 186 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KAY DEFORD, NP filed 1,859 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KAY DEFORD, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2008

NPI 1750542759

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,859 223% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Indiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care 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).

KAY DEFORD, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1750542759. 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.

KAY DEFORD, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1800 N CAPITOL AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46202, with a listed phone of (317) 962-2894. NPI 1750542759 was issued on 06/23/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEFORD 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 1,859 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $114K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

1800 N CAPITOL AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202

Provider Details

NPI 1750542759
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/23/2008

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KAY DEFORD, NP — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,859 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.

1,859
Total Claims
$114K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,353
Total Day Supply
67,301
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$40K
Generic Drug Cost
$74K
Antibiotic Claims
220

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.82
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 120, 75-84: 21, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azithromycin
126
Propranolol Hcl
122
Prednisone
99
Amlodipine Besylate
86
Sertraline Hcl
73
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
73
Pravastatin Sodium
70
Alendronate Sodium
69
Tacrolimus
68
Fenofibrate
Fenofibrate Nanocrystallized
62

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KAY DEFORD, NP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

KAY DEFORD, NP's 1,859 claims are above the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAY DEFORD, NP's specialty?
KAY DEFORD, NP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: NP.
How much does KAY DEFORD, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAY DEFORD, NP wrote 1,859 Medicare Part D claims totaling $114K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
Where is KAY DEFORD, NP located?
KAY DEFORD, NP is located at 1800 N CAPITOL AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46202. Phone: (317) 962-2894.
What is KAY DEFORD, NP's NPI number?
KAY DEFORD, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750542759, issued on 06/23/2008.
Does KAY DEFORD, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAY DEFORD, NP's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $40K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAY DEFORD, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAY DEFORD, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Propranolol Hcl, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAY DEFORD, NP accept Medicare?
KAY DEFORD, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,859 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAY DEFORD, NP's credentials?
KAY DEFORD, NP's NPI is 1750542759 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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