2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1043926033 ACNP
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KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in GALVESTON, Texas. 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
376
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP filed 376 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in GALVESTON, Texas, prescribing 93% generic.

376
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

376 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/24/2023

NPI 1043926033

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

376 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

1. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care 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).

KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding ACNP credentials at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX, 77555, with a listed phone of (409) 772-1203. NPI 1043926033 was issued on 01/24/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GONZALEZ 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 376 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Provider Details

NPI 1043926033
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ACNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/24/2023

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 KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP. To verify KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP'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 · Generic-heavy

KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 376 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.

376
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
627
Total Day Supply
17,852
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
15 (4.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.83

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP 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
Warfarin Sodium
35
Bumetanide
21
Spironolactone
21
Digoxin
19
Sildenafil Citrate
18
Pantoprazole Sodium
17
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
15
Hydralazine Hcl
15
Gabapentin
14
Atorvastatin Calcium
13

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP's 376 claims are below the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas

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

Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP's specialty?
KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in GALVESTON, Texas. Credentials: ACNP.
How much does KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP wrote 376 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP located?
KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP is located at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX, 77555. Phone: (409) 772-1203.
What is KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP's NPI number?
KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043926033, issued on 01/24/2023.
Does KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Warfarin Sodium, Bumetanide, Spironolactone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP accept Medicare?
KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 376 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP's credentials?
KIRSTEN GONZALEZ, ACNP's NPI is 1043926033 with credentials ACNP. 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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