2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1700345717 NP
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KRISTEN BRIODY, NP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in PALMER, Massachusetts. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 412 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

KRISTEN BRIODY, NP filed 4,607 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in PALMER, Massachusetts.

5K
Part D claims, 2023

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.

KRISTEN BRIODY, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,607 Top 7% higher than 93% 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KRISTEN BRIODY, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/19/2019

NPI 1700345717

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

980 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,607 339% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,050

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Massachusetts

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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).

KRISTEN BRIODY, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding NP credentials at 42 WRIGHT STREET, PALMER, MA, 01069, with a listed phone of (413) 370-5285. NPI 1700345717 was issued on 03/19/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRIODY 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 4,607 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 412 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $523K in drug spend. 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 980 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,050 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

42 WRIGHT STREET
PALMER, MA 01069

Provider Details

NPI 1700345717
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/19/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTEN BRIODY, 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.

BAYSTATE MEDICAL PRACTICES INC
PALMER, MA

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

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KRISTEN BRIODY, NP. To verify KRISTEN BRIODY, NP's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

4,607
Total Claims
$523K
Total Drug Cost
412
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,970
Total Day Supply
205,532
Generic Drug Cost
$152K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 247, 65-74: 136, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KRISTEN BRIODY, 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
Clonazepam
391
Trazodone Hcl
226
Quetiapine Fumarate
203
Lamotrigine
201
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
185
Lorazepam
171
Buspirone Hcl
169
Alprazolam
133
Gabapentin
117
Sertraline Hcl
113

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How KRISTEN BRIODY, NP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

980
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
50
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,050
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTEN BRIODY, NP's 4,607 claims are above the specialty average of 1,050.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTEN BRIODY, NP's specialty?
KRISTEN BRIODY, NP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in PALMER, Massachusetts. Credentials: NP.
How much does KRISTEN BRIODY, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTEN BRIODY, NP wrote 4,607 Medicare Part D claims totaling $523K in drug costs for 412 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTEN BRIODY, NP located?
KRISTEN BRIODY, NP is located at 42 WRIGHT STREET, PALMER, MA, 01069. Phone: (413) 370-5285.
What is KRISTEN BRIODY, NP's NPI number?
KRISTEN BRIODY, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700345717, issued on 03/19/2019.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 980 Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 50 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,050 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTEN BRIODY, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTEN BRIODY, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Trazodone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTEN BRIODY, NP accept Medicare?
KRISTEN BRIODY, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,607 Part D claims and 412 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTEN BRIODY, NP's credentials?
KRISTEN BRIODY, NP's NPI is 1700345717 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.

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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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