2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1851757413 NP
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KELLIE THORNTON, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in TUPELO, Mississippi. 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
126
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.1001/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$117.22
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KELLIE THORNTON, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in TUPELO, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 126 claims across 30 beneficiaries — 26% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1001/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $117.22 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KELLIE THORNTON, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.1001 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KELLIE THORNTON, NP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2016

NPI 1851757413

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

126 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

93.1001/100 10.000100000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KELLIE THORNTON, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.1001/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 93.1001/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.1%
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 93.1001/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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KELLIE THORNTON, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in TUPELO, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1851757413. 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.

KELLIE THORNTON, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 450 E PRESIDENT AVE, TUPELO, MS, 38801, with a listed phone of (662) 377-4685. NPI 1851757413 was issued on 01/12/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THORNTON 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 126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.1001/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.0821), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

450 E PRESIDENT AVE
TUPELO, MS 38801

Provider Details

NPI 1851757413
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/12/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.1001
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.0821
Quality
88
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KELLIE THORNTON, NP 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.

HOSPITAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LLC
NEW ALBANY, MS
NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
TUPELO, MS

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 KELLIE THORNTON, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$117

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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 · Above average

KELLIE THORNTON, NP — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 126 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.

126
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
153
Total Day Supply
3,960
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$42K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.88
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
25
Lacosamide
16
Levetiracetam
11

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KELLIE THORNTON, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

KELLIE THORNTON, NP's 126 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KELLIE THORNTON, NP's specialty?
KELLIE THORNTON, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in TUPELO, Mississippi. Credentials: NP.
How much does KELLIE THORNTON, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KELLIE THORNTON, NP wrote 126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
What is KELLIE THORNTON, NP's Medicare quality score?
KELLIE THORNTON, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1001/100 (Quality: 83.0821). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KELLIE THORNTON, NP located?
KELLIE THORNTON, NP is located at 450 E PRESIDENT AVE, TUPELO, MS, 38801. Phone: (662) 377-4685.
What is KELLIE THORNTON, NP's NPI number?
KELLIE THORNTON, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851757413, issued on 01/12/2016.
Does KELLIE THORNTON, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KELLIE THORNTON, NP's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $42K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KELLIE THORNTON, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KELLIE THORNTON, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Nurtec Odt, Lacosamide, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KELLIE THORNTON, NP accept Medicare?
KELLIE THORNTON, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 126 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KELLIE THORNTON, NP's credentials?
KELLIE THORNTON, NP's NPI is 1851757413 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.
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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