2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1992272298 DNP
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KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in BRUNSWICK, Maine. 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
794
Medicare Part D claims · 288 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
MIPS score
98.0699/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in BRUNSWICK, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 794 claims across 288 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0699/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.0699 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 794 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2018

NPI 1992272298

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

794 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

MIPS final score

98.0699/100 14.96990000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Maine

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.0699/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 98.0699/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.1%
MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 98.0699/100 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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KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in BRUNSWICK, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DNP. NPI: 1992272298. 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.

KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP credentials at 81 MEDICAL CENTER DR, BRUNSWICK, ME, 04011, with a listed phone of (207) 373-6690. NPI 1992272298 was issued on 10/25/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALLARD 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 794 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 288 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.0699/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.1398), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

81 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BRUNSWICK, ME 04011

Provider Details

NPI 1992272298
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/25/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.0699
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.1398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP 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.

MAINEHEALTH
PORTLAND, ME

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

794
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
288
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,535
Total Day Supply
40,668
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
225

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 113, 75-84: 111, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
164
Finasteride
73
Estradiol
69
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
42
Methenamine Hippurate
39
Cephalexin
38
Cefpodoxime Proxetil
29
Solifenacin Succinate
28
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
25
Fosfomycin Tromethamine
25

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP's 794 claims are above the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maine

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP's specialty?
KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in BRUNSWICK, Maine. Credentials: DNP.
How much does KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP wrote 794 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 288 beneficiaries.
What is KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP's Medicare quality score?
KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0699/100 (Quality: 86.1398). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP located?
KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP is located at 81 MEDICAL CENTER DR, BRUNSWICK, ME, 04011. Phone: (207) 373-6690.
What is KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP's NPI number?
KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992272298, issued on 10/25/2018.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP accept Medicare?
KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 794 Part D claims and 288 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP's credentials?
KRISTINA BALLARD, DNP's NPI is 1992272298 with credentials DNP. 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.

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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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