2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1609178094 N.P.
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KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P.

Nurse Practitioner in KOSCIUSKO, Mississippi. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 444 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.8K
109 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in KOSCIUSKO, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 444 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.8K across 109 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. filed 3,501 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KOSCIUSKO, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/17/2010

NPI 1609178094

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,501 223% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

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

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).

KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in KOSCIUSKO, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: N.P.. NPI: 1609178094. 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.

KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding N.P. credentials at 332 HIGHWAY 12 W, KOSCIUSKO, MS, 39090, with a listed phone of (662) 289-1800. NPI 1609178094 was issued on 11/17/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLAYLOCK 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 3,501 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 444 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $328K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. 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

332 HIGHWAY 12 W
KOSCIUSKO, MS 39090

Provider Details

NPI 1609178094
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials N.P.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/17/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. 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.

PREMIER MEDICAL GROUP OF MISSISSIPPI LLC
KOSCIUSKO, MS

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 KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,501 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.

3,501
Total Claims
$328K
Total Drug Cost
444
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,858
Total Day Supply
193,909
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$263K
Generic Drug Cost
$55K
Opioid Claims
28 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
221

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 91, 65-74: 179, 75-84: 131, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Warfarin Sodium
297
Amlodipine Besylate
149
Atorvastatin Calcium
131
Furosemide
111
Omeprazole
104
Metformin Hcl
99
Lisinopril
93
Hydrochlorothiazide
88
Gabapentin
78
Rosuvastatin Calcium
78

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. 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

KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P.'s 3,501 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P.'s specialty?
KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in KOSCIUSKO, Mississippi. Credentials: N.P..
How much does KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. wrote 3,501 Medicare Part D claims totaling $328K in drug costs for 444 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. located?
KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. is located at 332 HIGHWAY 12 W, KOSCIUSKO, MS, 39090. Phone: (662) 289-1800.
What is KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P.'s NPI number?
KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609178094, issued on 11/17/2010.
Does KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $263K in brand drug costs.
Does KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
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 KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Warfarin Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. accept Medicare?
KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,501 Part D claims and 444 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P.'s credentials?
KRISTA BLAYLOCK, N.P.'s NPI is 1609178094 with credentials N.P.. 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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