2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1023198504 NP
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Kimberly Zelinka, NP

Nurse Practitioner in Fayetteville, 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 87,227 in 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 174 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Kimberly Zelinka, NP filed 8,812 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Fayetteville, North Carolina, prescribing 84% generic.

9K
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 Zelinka, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

8,812 Top 2% higher than 98% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Kimberly Zelinka, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/17/2006

NPI 1023198504

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,812 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker — 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician — 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist — 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist — 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant — 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Nurse Practitioner — 2%Nurse Practitioner2%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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 Zelinka, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 4900 RAEFORD RD, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, with a listed phone of (910) 429-7229. NPI 1023198504 was issued on 10/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Zelinka 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 8,812 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 174 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

4900 RAEFORD RD
Fayetteville, NC 28304

Provider Details

NPI 1023198504
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/17/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Kimberly Zelinka, NP — brand share 15.0%
Nurse Practitioner average

15% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 8,812 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.

8,812
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
174
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,853
Total Day Supply
235,919
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$697K
Generic Drug Cost
$378K
Opioid Claims
198 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
105

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.61
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 62, 75-84: 68, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kimberly Zelinka, NP 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
446
Amlodipine Besylate
409
Gabapentin
355
Pantoprazole Sodium
346
Lisinopril
286
Furosemide
249
Losartan Potassium
218
Trazodone Hcl
190
Duloxetine Hcl
153
Metoprolol Succinate
151

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Kimberly Zelinka, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

Kimberly Zelinka, NP's 8,812 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Zelinka.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimberly Zelinka, NP's specialty?
Kimberly Zelinka, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does Kimberly Zelinka, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kimberly Zelinka, NP wrote 8,812 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 174 beneficiaries.
Where is Kimberly Zelinka, NP located?
Kimberly Zelinka, NP is located at 4900 RAEFORD RD, Fayetteville, NC, 28304. Phone: (910) 429-7229.
What is Kimberly Zelinka, NP's NPI number?
Kimberly Zelinka, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023198504, issued on 10/17/2006.
Does Kimberly Zelinka, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kimberly Zelinka, NP's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $697K in brand drug costs.
Does Kimberly Zelinka, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, Kimberly Zelinka, NP had 198 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kimberly Zelinka, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kimberly Zelinka, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kimberly Zelinka, NP accept Medicare?
Kimberly Zelinka, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,812 Part D claims and 174 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kimberly Zelinka, NP's credentials?
Kimberly Zelinka, NP's NPI is 1023198504 with credentials NP. 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.