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2026 NPPES data Oncology Registered Nurse NPI 1831496181 ANP-BC
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Oncology Registered Nurse in New Bern, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 883 in Oncology Registered Nurse, 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
133
Medicare Part D claims · 73 beneficiaries · Oncology Registered Nurse avg: 555
MIPS score
47.6/100
▼ 36 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Industry payments
$1.0K
52 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 47.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 133 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 47.6/100
- MIPS score · -36 vs avg
- 133
- Part D claims, 2023
- $1.0K
- 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.
Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
48 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC sits
This provider among oncology registered nurse peers
Across the 56 oncology registered nurse providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC writes more Part D claims than 25% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the lower-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 oncology registered nurse peer from a representative sample of 55; the gold marker is Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Oncology Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
133 76% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
47.6/100 35.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Oncology Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Oncology Registered Nurse national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 47.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Oncology Registered Nurse) - 47.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Oncology Registered Nurse provider holding ANP-BC credentials at 2000 NEUSE BLVD, New Bern, NC, 28560, with a listed phone of (252) 636-5135. NPI 1831496181 was issued on 02/23/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 133 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 73 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 47.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 43.5, Cost 65.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Oncology Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 883 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 555 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 | 1831496181 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oncology Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | ANP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/23/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
47.5964
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
43.4876
Quality
65.1672
Cost
0
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 Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.0K
Largest payer
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
133
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
73
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 166
- Total Day Supply
- 3,532
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.55
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Potassium Chloride | 20 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Oncology Registered Nurse Overview
How Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC fits within the Oncology Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
883
Oncology Registered Nurse Providers in US
50
States with Oncology Registered Nurse
555
Avg Claims per Provider
Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC's 133 claims are below the specialty average of 555.
Nearby Oncology Registered Nurse Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hess.
Dr. Jeremy Bell
RN, BSN
Durham, NC
Dr. Cristian Coleman
RN
Durham, NC
Dr. Anna Eller
RN
Asheville, NC
Dr. Mary Few
RN
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Sandra Frizzelle
RN
Fort Liberty, NC
Compare Oncology Registered Nurse 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Oncology Registered Nurse peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC's specialty? ▼
Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC specializes in Oncology Registered Nurse and practices in New Bern, North Carolina. Credentials: ANP-BC.
How much does Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC wrote 133 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 73 beneficiaries.
What is Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 47.6/100 (Quality: 43.5, Cost: 65.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC located? ▼
Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC is located at 2000 NEUSE BLVD, New Bern, NC, 28560. Phone: (252) 636-5135.
What is Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831496181, issued on 02/23/2011.
How many Oncology Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 883 Oncology Registered Nurse providers across 50 states in the US. The average Oncology Registered Nurse provider writes 555 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Potassium Chloride, Prochlorperazine Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 133 Part D claims and 73 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC's credentials? ▼
Kimberly Hess, ANP-BC's NPI is 1831496181 with credentials ANP-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
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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