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KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner in WATERLOO, Iowa. 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
101
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 101 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
101
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing

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KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/21/2018

NPI 1063992857

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

101 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Iowa

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 100/100 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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KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in WATERLOO, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ARNP. NPI: 1063992857. 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.

KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 3421 W 9TH ST, WATERLOO, IA, 50702, with a listed phone of (757) 561-4487. NPI 1063992857 was issued on 08/21/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIRKSEN 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 101 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.0914, Cost 84.7225), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702

Provider Details

NPI 1063992857
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/21/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.0914
Quality
84.7225
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP 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.

COUNTY OF MEEKER
LITCHFIELD, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 101 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.

101
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
113
Total Day Supply
2,161
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.26
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP's 101 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP's specialty?
KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in WATERLOO, Iowa. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP wrote 101 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
What is KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP's Medicare quality score?
KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 94.0914, Cost: 84.7225). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP located?
KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP is located at 3421 W 9TH ST, WATERLOO, IA, 50702. Phone: (757) 561-4487.
What is KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP's NPI number?
KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063992857, issued on 08/21/2018.
Does KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP accept Medicare?
KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 101 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP's credentials?
KEVIN DIRKSEN, ARNP's NPI is 1063992857 with credentials ARNP. 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.

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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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