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Kristen Dickson, NP

Nurse Practitioner in Zanesville, Ohio. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,227 in Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 130 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Kristen Dickson, NP filed 1,027 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Zanesville, Ohio, prescribing 87% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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

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

1,027 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 Dickson, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2019

NPI 1487205928

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,027 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Largest specialties in Ohio (% of in-state providers)

Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 10.9%Case Manager/Care Coordinator10.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.7%Licensed Practical Nurse - 4%Licensed Practical Nurse4%Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor - 3.5%Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor3.5%Registered Nurse - 3.4%Registered Nurse3.4%Pharmacist - 3.4%Pharmacist3.4%Nurse Practitioner - 1.2%Nurse Practitioner1.2%
Largest specialties in Ohio (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

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 Dickson, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 601 UNDERWOOD ST, Zanesville, OH, 43701, with a listed phone of (740) 487-1241. NPI 1487205928 was issued on 09/26/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Dickson 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 1,027 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 130 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $61K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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

601 UNDERWOOD ST
Zanesville, OH 43701

Provider Details

NPI 1487205928
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/26/2019

License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kristen Dickson, NP. To verify Kristen Dickson, NP's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Kristen Dickson, NP - brand share 11.0%
Nurse Practitioner average

11% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,027 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.

1,027
Total Claims
$61K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,072
Total Day Supply
28,983
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$47K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
28 (2.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.84
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kristen Dickson, 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
71
Potassium Chloride
45
Metoprolol Tartrate
40
Omeprazole
34
Pantoprazole Sodium
33
Tamsulosin Hcl
27
Allopurinol
25
Metformin Hcl
23
Losartan Potassium
22
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
21

* 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 Dickson, 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 Dickson, NP's 1,027 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Ohio

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Ohio medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kristen Dickson, NP's specialty?
Kristen Dickson, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Zanesville, Ohio. Credentials: NP.
How much does Kristen Dickson, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kristen Dickson, NP wrote 1,027 Medicare Part D claims totaling $61K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
Where is Kristen Dickson, NP located?
Kristen Dickson, NP is located at 601 UNDERWOOD ST, Zanesville, OH, 43701. Phone: (740) 487-1241.
What is Kristen Dickson, NP's NPI number?
Kristen Dickson, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487205928, issued on 09/26/2019.
Does Kristen Dickson, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kristen Dickson, NP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K in brand drug costs.
Does Kristen Dickson, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, Kristen Dickson, NP had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
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 Dickson, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristen Dickson, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Potassium Chloride, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristen Dickson, NP accept Medicare?
Kristen Dickson, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,027 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristen Dickson, NP's credentials?
Kristen Dickson, NP's NPI is 1487205928 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.

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.