2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1770986697 FNP-C
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Kayla Merritt, FNP-C

Registered Nurse in Jackson, Georgia. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 554 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.1K
106 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Kayla Merritt, FNP-C filed 5,486 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in Jackson, Georgia, prescribing 46% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
46%
generic prescribing
$2.1K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Kayla Merritt, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,486 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 Kayla Merritt, FNP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/06/2014

NPI 1770986697

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,486 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Registered Nurse share within Georgia

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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).

Kayla Merritt, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding FNP-C credentials at 1502 W 3RD ST, Jackson, GA, 30233, with a listed phone of (678) 774-0430. NPI 1770986697 was issued on 10/06/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Merritt 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 5,486 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 554 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.5 million in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

1502 W 3RD ST
Jackson, GA 30233

Provider Details

NPI 1770986697
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/06/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Kayla Merritt, FNP-C 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.

Thomas C Jones, M.D., P.C.
Macon, GA

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 Kayla Merritt, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Brand-heavy

Kayla Merritt, FNP-C — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 5,486 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.

5,486
Total Claims
$3.5M
Total Drug Cost
554
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,217
Total Day Supply
362,345
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 127, 65-74: 266, 75-84: 137, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kayla Merritt, FNP-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ozempic
Semaglutide
445
Levothyroxine Sodium
381
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
203
Atorvastatin Calcium
193
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
192
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
166
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
161
Metformin Hcl
154
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
130
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
128

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How Kayla Merritt, FNP-C fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

Kayla Merritt, FNP-C's 5,486 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Georgia

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

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

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kayla Merritt, FNP-C's specialty?
Kayla Merritt, FNP-C specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Jackson, Georgia. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does Kayla Merritt, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kayla Merritt, FNP-C wrote 5,486 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.5M in drug costs for 554 beneficiaries.
Where is Kayla Merritt, FNP-C located?
Kayla Merritt, FNP-C is located at 1502 W 3RD ST, Jackson, GA, 30233. Phone: (678) 774-0430.
What is Kayla Merritt, FNP-C's NPI number?
Kayla Merritt, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770986697, issued on 10/06/2014.
Does Kayla Merritt, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kayla Merritt, FNP-C's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kayla Merritt, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kayla Merritt, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Levothyroxine Sodium, Trulicity. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kayla Merritt, FNP-C accept Medicare?
Kayla Merritt, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,486 Part D claims and 554 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kayla Merritt, FNP-C's credentials?
Kayla Merritt, FNP-C's NPI is 1770986697 with credentials FNP-C. 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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