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KLU DESCALZO

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 499 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KLU DESCALZO is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 499 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KLU DESCALZO filed 1,743 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KLU DESCALZO at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2015

NPI 1285020404

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,743 203% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in District of Columbia

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among District of Columbia providers

District of Columbia providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within District of Columbia

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

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).

KLU DESCALZO is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1285020404. 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.

KLU DESCALZO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider at 110 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20010, with a listed phone of (202) 877-7000. NPI 1285020404 was issued on 04/14/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DESCALZO 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 1,743 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 499 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $311K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count. 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

110 IRVING ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20010

Provider Details

NPI 1285020404
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/14/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KLU DESCALZO 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.

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF THE MID ATLANTIC STATES, INC
LARGO, MD

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KLU DESCALZO — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 1,743 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.

1,743
Total Claims
$311K
Total Drug Cost
499
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,707
Total Day Supply
140,740
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$282K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 220, 75-84: 188, 85+: 63

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Furosemide
202
Metoprolol Succinate
177
Carvedilol
176
Metoprolol Tartrate
170
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
140
Spironolactone
75
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
68
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
68
Atorvastatin Calcium
67
Amlodipine Besylate
66

* 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 KLU DESCALZO 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

KLU DESCALZO's 1,743 claims are above the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in District of Columbia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DESCALZO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KLU DESCALZO's specialty?
KLU DESCALZO specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.
How much does KLU DESCALZO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KLU DESCALZO wrote 1,743 Medicare Part D claims totaling $311K in drug costs for 499 beneficiaries.
Where is KLU DESCALZO located?
KLU DESCALZO is located at 110 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20010. Phone: (202) 877-7000.
What is KLU DESCALZO's NPI number?
KLU DESCALZO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285020404, issued on 04/14/2015.
Does KLU DESCALZO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KLU DESCALZO's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $282K in brand drug costs.
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 KLU DESCALZO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KLU DESCALZO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Metoprolol Succinate, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KLU DESCALZO accept Medicare?
KLU DESCALZO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,743 Part D claims and 499 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KLU DESCALZO's credentials?
KLU DESCALZO's NPI is 1285020404. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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