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KRISTEN BENTON, NP

Nurse Practitioner in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. 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 · 221 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
95.3578/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KRISTEN BENTON, NP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 221 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3578/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

KRISTEN BENTON, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.3578/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,554 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.3578/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023

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KRISTEN BENTON, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

95 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

KRISTEN BENTON, NP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/23/2016

NPI 1508315292

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,554 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

95.3578/100 12.257800000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISTEN BENTON, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.3578/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 95.3578/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.4%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 95.3578/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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KRISTEN BENTON, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1508315292. 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.

KRISTEN BENTON, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2001 VAIL AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28207, with a listed phone of (704) 304-7000. NPI 1508315292 was issued on 09/23/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENTON 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 1,554 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 221 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $112K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.3578/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2235), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

2001 VAIL AVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207

Provider Details

NPI 1508315292
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/23/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.3578
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2235
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTEN BENTON, NP 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.

CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER
CHARLOTTE, NC

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,554
Total Claims
$112K
Total Drug Cost
221
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,496
Total Day Supply
67,813
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Opioid Claims
38 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
82.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
84
Atorvastatin Calcium
76
Levothyroxine Sodium
59
Amlodipine Besylate
55
Sertraline Hcl
48
Trazodone Hcl
47
Metoprolol Succinate
45
Gabapentin
44
Furosemide
35
Eliquis
Apixaban
33

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KRISTEN BENTON, 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

KRISTEN BENTON, NP's 1,554 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 BENTON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTEN BENTON, NP's specialty?
KRISTEN BENTON, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does KRISTEN BENTON, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTEN BENTON, NP wrote 1,554 Medicare Part D claims totaling $112K in drug costs for 221 beneficiaries.
What is KRISTEN BENTON, NP's Medicare quality score?
KRISTEN BENTON, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3578/100 (Quality: 84.2235). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISTEN BENTON, NP located?
KRISTEN BENTON, NP is located at 2001 VAIL AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28207. Phone: (704) 304-7000.
What is KRISTEN BENTON, NP's NPI number?
KRISTEN BENTON, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508315292, issued on 09/23/2016.
Does KRISTEN BENTON, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, KRISTEN BENTON, NP had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
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 KRISTEN BENTON, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTEN BENTON, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTEN BENTON, NP accept Medicare?
KRISTEN BENTON, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,554 Part D claims and 221 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTEN BENTON, NP's credentials?
KRISTEN BENTON, NP's NPI is 1508315292 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.
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.

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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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