NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1821635111 FNP-C
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Registered Nurse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 175,652 in Registered Nurse, 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 · 323 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$137.1
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kristen Howard, FNP-C filed 1,335 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in Indianapolis, Indiana, prescribing 84% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- $137.1
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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 Howard, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,335 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Howard, FNP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
1,335 34% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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 Howard, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding FNP-C credentials at 1440 E COUNTY LINE RD STE 1200, Indianapolis, IN, 46227, with a listed phone of (178) 877-7968. NPI 1821635111 was issued on 12/05/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,335 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 323 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $178K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count.
Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1821635111 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | FNP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/05/2019 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kristen Howard, FNP-C 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.
Community Physicians OF Indiana Inc
Indianapolis, IN
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 Howard, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$137
Largest payer
PFIZER INC.
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 Howard, FNP-C - brand share 16.0%
Registered Nurse average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,335 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.
1,335
Total Claims
$178K
Total Drug Cost
323
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,419
- Total Day Supply
- 70,922
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $156K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.95
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 65, 65-74: 123, 75-84: 88, 85+: 47
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kristen Howard, FNP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
136 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
100 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
83 claims
- Torsemide
Torsemide
82 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
80 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
76 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
69 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
63 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 136 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 100 |
| Furosemide | 83 |
| Torsemide | 82 |
| Carvedilol | 80 |
| Lisinopril | 76 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 69 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 63 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 62 |
| Losartan Potassium | 61 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Registered Nurse Overview
How Kristen Howard, FNP-C fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider
Kristen Howard, FNP-C's 1,335 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.
Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Howard.
Dr. Melinda Abbring
FNP-BC
East Chicago, IN
Dr. Ashley Acajabon
FNP-BC
Batesville, IN
Dr. Sarah Acker
RN
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Kimberly Ackerman
FNP-C
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Aaron Acton
RN
Indianapolis, IN
Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kristen Howard, FNP-C's specialty? ▼
Kristen Howard, FNP-C specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Indianapolis, Indiana. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does Kristen Howard, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kristen Howard, FNP-C wrote 1,335 Medicare Part D claims totaling $178K in drug costs for 323 beneficiaries.
Where is Kristen Howard, FNP-C located? ▼
Kristen Howard, FNP-C is located at 1440 E COUNTY LINE RD STE 1200, Indianapolis, IN, 46227. Phone: (178) 877-7968.
What is Kristen Howard, FNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Kristen Howard, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821635111, issued on 12/05/2019.
Does Kristen Howard, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kristen Howard, FNP-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $156K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kristen Howard, FNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristen Howard, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristen Howard, FNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Kristen Howard, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,335 Part D claims and 323 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristen Howard, FNP-C's credentials? ▼
Kristen Howard, FNP-C's NPI is 1821635111 with credentials FNP-C. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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