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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1356980395 CNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
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
806
Medicare Part D claims · 143 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.2/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$90.41
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Kayla Valdez, CNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.2/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 806 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 85.2/100
- MIPS score · +2 vs avg
- 806
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- $90.41
- 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 Valdez, CNP's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
85 ≥ 46th percentile 46% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kayla Valdez, CNP sits
This provider among family nurse practitioner peers
Across the 26,556 family nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kayla Valdez, CNP writes more Part D claims than 64% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 46% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one family nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kayla Valdez, CNP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Kayla Valdez, CNP?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
806 34% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
85.2/100 1.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kayla Valdez, CNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 85.2/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) - 85.2/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).
Kayla Valdez, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNP credentials at 111 W VERNON AVE, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537, with a listed phone of (218) 736-8000. NPI 1356980395 was issued on 12/21/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 806 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 143 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $94K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.4, Cost 67.7), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
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 | 1356980395 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | CNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/21/2019 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
85.2178
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
86.3944
Quality
67.6649
Cost
96
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
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 Valdez, CNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$90
Largest payer
Eisai 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
Kayla Valdez, CNP - brand share 11.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 806 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.
806
Total Claims
$94K
Total Drug Cost
143
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,482
- Total Day Supply
- 41,317
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $70K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $24K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 36, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 37, 85+: 15
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kayla Valdez, CNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
52 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
48 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
42 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
39 claims
- Primidone
Primidone
24 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
21 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
21 claims
- Amitriptyline Hcl 19
Amitriptyline Hcl
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 52 |
| Levetiracetam | 48 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 42 |
| Omeprazole | 39 |
| Primidone | 24 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 21 |
| Simvastatin | 21 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 17 |
* 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 Kayla Valdez, CNP 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
Kayla Valdez, CNP's 806 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Valdez.
Dr. Christine Aas-Larson
RN, CNP
Duluth, MN
Dr. Joeanna Aasen
APRN, CNP, DNP
Minneapolis, MN
Rodney Abary
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Hamdi Abdi
ARNP
Minneapolis, MN
Nimo Abdi
Eden Prairie, MN
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 Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kayla Valdez, CNP's specialty? ▼
Kayla Valdez, CNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Credentials: CNP.
How much does Kayla Valdez, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kayla Valdez, CNP wrote 806 Medicare Part D claims totaling $94K in drug costs for 143 beneficiaries.
What is Kayla Valdez, CNP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kayla Valdez, CNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.2/100 (Quality: 86.4, Cost: 67.7). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kayla Valdez, CNP located? ▼
Kayla Valdez, CNP is located at 111 W VERNON AVE, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537. Phone: (218) 736-8000.
What is Kayla Valdez, CNP's NPI number? ▼
Kayla Valdez, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356980395, issued on 12/21/2019.
Does Kayla Valdez, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kayla Valdez, CNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $70K in brand drug costs.
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 Kayla Valdez, CNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kayla Valdez, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levetiracetam, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kayla Valdez, CNP accept Medicare? ▼
Kayla Valdez, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 806 Part D claims and 143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kayla Valdez, CNP's credentials? ▼
Kayla Valdez, CNP's NPI is 1356980395 with credentials CNP. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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