2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1851716708 APN
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KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN

Registered Nurse in LEXINGTON, South Carolina. 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
350
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.3294/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$124.71
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN is a Registered Nurse ([object Object]) practicing in LEXINGTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 350 claims across 142 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3294/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $124.71 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3294 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 350 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/03/2014

NPI 1851716708

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

350 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

MIPS final score

99.3294/100 16.229400000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Registered Nurse share within South Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Registered Nurse national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.3294/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Registered Nurse) — 99.3294/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Registered Nurse) — 99.3294/100 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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KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN is a Registered Nurse provider practicing in LEXINGTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APN. NPI: 1851716708. 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.

KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding APN credentials at 104 SALUDA POINTE DR, LEXINGTON, SC, 29072, with a listed phone of (803) 296-7846. NPI 1851716708 was issued on 03/03/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALTOBELLO 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 350 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.4%. 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 99.3294/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.5979), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

104 SALUDA POINTE DR
LEXINGTON, SC 29072

Provider Details

NPI 1851716708
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/03/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.3294
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.5979
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$125

Largest payer

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS 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 · Generic-heavy

KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 350 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.

350
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
360
Total Day Supply
5,271
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
47 (13.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 78, 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
Meloxicam
50
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
48
Prednisone
35
Pregabalin
35
Ketorolac Tromethamine
26
Cephalexin
21
Naloxone Hcl
19
Tramadol Hcl
17
Gabapentin
16
Oxycodone Hcl
16

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN 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

KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN's 350 claims are below the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALTOBELLO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN's specialty?
KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in LEXINGTON, South Carolina. Credentials: APN.
How much does KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN wrote 350 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
What is KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN's Medicare quality score?
KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3294/100 (Quality: 90.5979). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN located?
KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN is located at 104 SALUDA POINTE DR, LEXINGTON, SC, 29072. Phone: (803) 296-7846.
What is KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN's NPI number?
KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851716708, issued on 03/03/2014.
Does KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.4%.
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 KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN accept Medicare?
KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 350 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN's credentials?
KENNA ALTOBELLO, APN's NPI is 1851716708 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.
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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