2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1194865535 NURSE PRACTITIONER
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KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner in BAKERSFIELD, California. 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 · 413 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.5085/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.5085/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,881 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.5085/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
5K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$1.1K
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.

KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

97 Top 17% higher than 83% 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

What does the federal data show about KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2007

NPI 1194865535

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,881 350% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

96.5085/100 13.408500000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nurse Practitioner share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.5085/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 96.5085/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.5%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 96.5085/100 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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KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NURSE PRACTITIONER credentials at 9500 STOCKDALE HWY STE 203, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93311, with a listed phone of (661) 587-8110. NPI 1194865535 was issued on 02/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWN 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 4,881 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 413 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $209K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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 96.5085/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.342), 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

9500 STOCKDALE HWY STE 203
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

Provider Details

NPI 1194865535
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/07/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.5085
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.342
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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.

DIGNITY HEALTH MEDICAL FOUNDATION
BAKERSFIELD, CA

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 KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER. To verify KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 4,881 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.

4,881
Total Claims
$209K
Total Drug Cost
413
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,460
Total Day Supply
277,887
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$124K
Generic Drug Cost
$85K
Opioid Claims
23 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
88

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 216, 75-84: 119, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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
337
Atorvastatin Calcium
278
Gabapentin
220
Amlodipine Besylate
214
Losartan Potassium
205
Omeprazole
173
Lisinopril
159
Pantoprazole Sodium
130
Metformin Hcl
113
Simvastatin
113

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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

KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 4,881 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER's specialty?
KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in BAKERSFIELD, California. Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER.
How much does KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER wrote 4,881 Medicare Part D claims totaling $209K in drug costs for 413 beneficiaries.
What is KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER's Medicare quality score?
KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.5085/100 (Quality: 80.342). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER located?
KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER is located at 9500 STOCKDALE HWY STE 203, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93311. Phone: (661) 587-8110.
What is KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI number?
KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194865535, issued on 02/07/2007.
Does KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $124K in brand drug costs.
Does KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe opioids?
Yes, KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
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 KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER accept Medicare?
KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,881 Part D claims and 413 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER's credentials?
KRISTIN BROWN, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI is 1194865535 with credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER. 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.

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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