2026 NPPES data Midwife NPI 1881632206 C.N.M
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KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M

Midwife in BETHESDA, Maryland. 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
268
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Midwife avg: 118
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
52.1583/100
▼ 31 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$139.15
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M is a Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in BETHESDA, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 268 claims across 81 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 52.1583/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $139.15 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M reported a CMS MIPS final score of 52.1583 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 268 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2006

NPI 1881632206

Primary specialty

Midwife

Mid-sized

5,918 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

268 127% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 118

MIPS final score

52.1583/100 30.941699999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Midwife compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Midwife share within Maryland

1. Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Midwife share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Midwife national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
52.1583/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Midwife) — 52.1583/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Midwife) — 52.1583/100 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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KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M is a Midwife provider practicing in BETHESDA, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: C.N.M. NPI: 1881632206. 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.

KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Midwife provider holding C.N.M credentials at 10215 FERNWOOD RD, BETHESDA, MD, 20817, with a listed phone of (301) 897-9817. NPI 1881632206 was issued on 06/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SEVERN 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 268 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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 52.1583/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 14.2857, Cost 53.742), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,918 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 118 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

10215 FERNWOOD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20817

Provider Details

NPI 1881632206
Specialty Midwife
Credentials C.N.M
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

52.1583
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
14.2857
Quality
53.742
Cost
67
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 SEVERN, C.N.M. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$139

Largest payer

SHIELD THERAPEUTICS 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 · Typical

KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 268 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.

268
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
506
Total Day Supply
13,208
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Estradiol
61
Terconazole
23
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
17
Fluconazole
16
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
14
Junel Fe
Norethindrone-E.Estradiol-Iron
14
Estring
Estradiol
12
Marlissa
Levonorgestrel/Ethin.Estradiol
11

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

Midwife Overview

How KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M fits within the Midwife landscape nationally.

5,918
Midwife Providers in US
54
States with Midwife
118
Avg Claims per Provider

KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M's 268 claims are above the specialty average of 118.

Nearby Midwife Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M's specialty?
KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M specializes in Midwife and practices in BETHESDA, Maryland. Credentials: C.N.M.
How much does KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M wrote 268 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
What is KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M's Medicare quality score?
KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 52.1583/100 (Quality: 14.2857, Cost: 53.742). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M located?
KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M is located at 10215 FERNWOOD RD, BETHESDA, MD, 20817. Phone: (301) 897-9817.
What is KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M's NPI number?
KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881632206, issued on 06/04/2006.
Does KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 5,918 Midwife providers across 54 states in the US. The average Midwife provider writes 118 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Terconazole, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M accept Medicare?
KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M appears in CMS Medicare data with 268 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M's credentials?
KIMBERLY SEVERN, C.N.M's NPI is 1881632206 with credentials C.N.M. 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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