2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1144716242 APRN
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KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN

Nurse Practitioner in TOPEKA, Kansas. 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 · 371 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$442.91
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in TOPEKA, Kansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 371 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $442.91 across 25 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN filed 2,202 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TOPEKA, Kansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/02/2018

NPI 1144716242

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,202 103% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Kansas

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

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).

KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in TOPEKA, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1144716242. 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 DINKEL, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 929 SW MULVANE ST, TOPEKA, KS, 66606, with a listed phone of (785) 270-4100. NPI 1144716242 was issued on 07/02/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DINKEL 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 2,202 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 371 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $387K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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.

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

929 SW MULVANE ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606

Provider Details

NPI 1144716242
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/02/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN 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.

RURAL HEALTH RESOURCES OF JACKSON CO INC
HOLTON, KS
TOPEKA PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC
TOPEKA, KS

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 KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$443

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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

KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 2,202 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.

2,202
Total Claims
$387K
Total Drug Cost
371
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,369
Total Day Supply
129,672
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$349K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 145, 75-84: 123, 85+: 57

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
223
Atorvastatin Calcium
170
Eliquis
Apixaban
140
Losartan Potassium
139
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
125
Spironolactone
124
Furosemide
107
Amlodipine Besylate
106
Carvedilol
106
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
80

* 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 DINKEL, APRN 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 DINKEL, APRN's 2,202 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN's specialty?
KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in TOPEKA, Kansas. Credentials: APRN.
How much does KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN wrote 2,202 Medicare Part D claims totaling $387K in drug costs for 371 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN located?
KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN is located at 929 SW MULVANE ST, TOPEKA, KS, 66606. Phone: (785) 270-4100.
What is KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN's NPI number?
KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144716242, issued on 07/02/2018.
Does KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $349K in brand drug costs.
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 DINKEL, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN accept Medicare?
KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,202 Part D claims and 371 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN's credentials?
KRISTEN DINKEL, APRN's NPI is 1144716242 with credentials APRN. 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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