2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1164537478 PMHNP-BC
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KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in SPINDALE, North 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
80
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
What the federal data reveals: KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in SPINDALE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 80 claims across 18 beneficiaries .

What stands out: KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC filed 80 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SPINDALE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2006

NPI 1164537478

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

80 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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.

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KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in SPINDALE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PMHNP-BC. NPI: 1164537478. 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.

KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding PMHNP-BC credentials at 187 W MAIN ST, SPINDALE, NC, 28160, with a listed phone of (828) 288-2881. NPI 1164537478 was issued on 08/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AUSTIN 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 80 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

187 W MAIN ST
SPINDALE, NC 28160

Provider Details

NPI 1164537478
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials PMHNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC 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.

BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
WAYNESVILLE, NC

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

80
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
131
Total Day Supply
3,893
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Escitalopram Oxalate
17
Trazodone Hcl
12

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC's 80 claims are below the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC's specialty?
KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in SPINDALE, North Carolina. Credentials: PMHNP-BC.
How much does KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC wrote 80 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC located?
KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC is located at 187 W MAIN ST, SPINDALE, NC, 28160. Phone: (828) 288-2881.
What is KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC's NPI number?
KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164537478, issued on 08/20/2006.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC accept Medicare?
KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 80 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC's credentials?
KIMBERLEY AUSTIN, PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1164537478 with credentials PMHNP-BC. 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.

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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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