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Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Family Nurse Practitioner in Palestine, Texas. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 209,817 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 306 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$45.26
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER filed 2,298 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Palestine, Texas, prescribing 86% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$45.26
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 Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,298 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/31/2017

NPI 1518479542

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,298 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Professional Counselor - 4.4%Professional Counselor4.4%Pharmacist - 4.4%Pharmacist4.4%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.9%Speech-Language Pathologist3.9%
Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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.

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 Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NURSE PRACTITIONER credentials at 4002 S LOOP 256 STE A, Palestine, TX, 75801, with a listed phone of (903) 731-5030. NPI 1518479542 was issued on 10/31/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Tatum 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 2,298 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 306 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $219K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

4002 S LOOP 256 STE A
Palestine, TX 75801

Provider Details

NPI 1518479542
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/31/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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.

Tyler Family Circle OF Care
Athens, TX

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 Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$45

Largest payer

Lilly USA, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER. To verify Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER — brand share 13.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average

13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,298 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.

2,298
Total Claims
$219K
Total Drug Cost
306
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,911
Total Day Supply
137,291
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$179K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Opioid Claims
12 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
151

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 150, 75-84: 78, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisone
95
Levothyroxine Sodium
94
Losartan Potassium
77
Gabapentin
68
Atorvastatin Calcium
64
Amlodipine Besylate
55
Buspirone Hcl
53
Hydrochlorothiazide
52
Omeprazole
50
Pravastatin Sodium
47

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 2,298 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner 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 Texas medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER's specialty?
Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Palestine, Texas. Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER.
How much does Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER wrote 2,298 Medicare Part D claims totaling $219K in drug costs for 306 beneficiaries.
Where is Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER located?
Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER is located at 4002 S LOOP 256 STE A, Palestine, TX, 75801. Phone: (903) 731-5030.
What is Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI number?
Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518479542, issued on 10/31/2017.
Does Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $179K in brand drug costs.
Does Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe opioids?
Yes, Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER accept Medicare?
Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,298 Part D claims and 306 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER's credentials?
Kimberly Tatum, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI is 1518479542 with credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.