2026 NPPES data Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1457905465 CNS
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KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in WALNUT RIDGE, Arkansas. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 245 beneficiaries · Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$94.2
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS filed 5,060 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in WALNUT RIDGE, Arkansas, prescribing 86% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$94.2
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 SLUSSER, CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,060 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/29/2019

NPI 1457905465

Primary specialty

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,375 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,060 365% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,088

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Arkansas

1. Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS is a Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in WALNUT RIDGE, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNS. NPI: 1457905465. 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 SLUSSER, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 201 COLONIAL DR, WALNUT RIDGE, AR, 72476, with a listed phone of (870) 886-5507. NPI 1457905465 was issued on 07/29/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SLUSSER 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 5,060 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 245 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $572K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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.

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,375 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 1,088 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

201 COLONIAL DR
WALNUT RIDGE, AR 72476

Provider Details

NPI 1457905465
Specialty Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/29/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS 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.

1ST CHOICE HEALTHCARE INC
WALNUT RIDGE, AR

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

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 SLUSSER, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$94

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 SLUSSER, CNS — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 5,060 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.

5,060
Total Claims
$572K
Total Drug Cost
245
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,048
Total Day Supply
259,899
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$458K
Generic Drug Cost
$98K
Opioid Claims
141 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
201

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 77, 65-74: 106, 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
Amlodipine Besylate
182
Atorvastatin Calcium
177
Levothyroxine Sodium
153
Omeprazole
146
Gabapentin
138
Lisinopril
132
Metoprolol Tartrate
131
Furosemide
129
Pantoprazole Sodium
123
Metformin Hcl
108

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

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS fits within the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,375
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,088
Avg Claims per Provider

KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS's 5,060 claims are above the specialty average of 1,088.

Nearby Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS's specialty?
KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS specializes in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in WALNUT RIDGE, Arkansas. Credentials: CNS.
How much does KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS wrote 5,060 Medicare Part D claims totaling $572K in drug costs for 245 beneficiaries.
Where is KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS located?
KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS is located at 201 COLONIAL DR, WALNUT RIDGE, AR, 72476. Phone: (870) 886-5507.
What is KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS's NPI number?
KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457905465, issued on 07/29/2019.
Does KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $458K in brand drug costs.
Does KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS prescribe opioids?
Yes, KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS had 141 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,375 Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,088 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS accept Medicare?
KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,060 Part D claims and 245 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS's credentials?
KIMBERLY SLUSSER, CNS's NPI is 1457905465 with credentials CNS. 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.

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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