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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1710597794 DNP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in White River Junction, Vermont.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,625 in Gerontology 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
493
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
33.3/100
▼ 50 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kimberly Ward, DNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 33.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 493 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 33.3/100
- MIPS score · -50 vs avg
- 493
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
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 Ward, DNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
33 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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 Ward, DNP sits
This provider among gerontology nurse practitioner peers
Across the 1,301 gerontology nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kimberly Ward, DNP writes more Part D claims than 52% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 2% - placing this provider in the high-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 gerontology nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kimberly Ward, DNP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Kimberly Ward, DNP?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
493 62% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
33.3/100 49.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Vermont
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Vermont providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kimberly Ward, DNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 33.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) - 33.3/100 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 Ward, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP credentials at 163 VETERANS DRIVE, White River Junction, VT, 05009, with a listed phone of (802) 295-9363. NPI 1710597794 was issued on 08/05/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 493 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $70K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 33.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 8.5, Cost 60.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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 | 1710597794 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | DNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/05/2020 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
33.2678
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
8.5137
Quality
60.7124
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kimberly Ward, DNP - brand share 16.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 493 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.
493
Total Claims
$70K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 495
- Total Day Supply
- 6,082
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $47K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 48.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.11
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kimberly Ward, DNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
354 claims
- Suboxone 69
Suboxone
69 claims
- Methylphenidate Hcl 24
Methylphenidate Hcl
24 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 354 |
| Suboxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 69 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Kimberly Ward, DNP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Kimberly Ward, DNP's 493 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Vermont
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Vermont, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ward.
Dr. Lydia Abair
NP
Lyndon, VT
Dr. Joan Attig
A.P.R.N.
Rutland, VT
Dr. P Burdge
APRN
White River Junction, VT
Laura Catoe
Burlington, VT
Dr. Jessica Cullity
NP
Hardwick, VT
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Vermont medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kimberly Ward, DNP's specialty? ▼
Kimberly Ward, DNP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in White River Junction, Vermont. Credentials: DNP.
How much does Kimberly Ward, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kimberly Ward, DNP wrote 493 Medicare Part D claims totaling $70K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
What is Kimberly Ward, DNP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kimberly Ward, DNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 33.3/100 (Quality: 8.5, Cost: 60.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kimberly Ward, DNP located? ▼
Kimberly Ward, DNP is located at 163 VETERANS DRIVE, White River Junction, VT, 05009. Phone: (802) 295-9363.
What is Kimberly Ward, DNP's NPI number? ▼
Kimberly Ward, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710597794, issued on 08/05/2020.
Does Kimberly Ward, DNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kimberly Ward, DNP's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kimberly Ward, DNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kimberly Ward, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Suboxone, Methylphenidate Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kimberly Ward, DNP accept Medicare? ▼
Kimberly Ward, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 493 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kimberly Ward, DNP's credentials? ▼
Kimberly Ward, DNP's NPI is 1710597794 with credentials DNP. 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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