2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1740517192 APRN
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KRISTY AMMONS, APRN

Psychiatry Physician in PARAGOULD, Arkansas. 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 · 200 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$28.78
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KRISTY AMMONS, APRN is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PARAGOULD, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 200 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $28.78 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KRISTY AMMONS, APRN filed 1,680 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PARAGOULD, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KRISTY AMMONS, APRN practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KRISTY AMMONS, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/05/2009

NPI 1740517192

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,680 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Arkansas

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — 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).

KRISTY AMMONS, APRN is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in PARAGOULD, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1740517192. 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.

KRISTY AMMONS, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding APRN credentials at 1707 LINWOOD DR STE G, PARAGOULD, AR, 72450, with a listed phone of (870) 604-4455. NPI 1740517192 was issued on 11/05/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMMONS 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 1,680 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 200 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $491K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

1707 LINWOOD DR STE G
PARAGOULD, AR 72450

Provider Details

NPI 1740517192
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/05/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTY AMMONS, 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.

ARISA HEALTH INC
BLYTHEVILLE, AR
COUNSELING ASSOCIATES INC
MORRILTON, AR

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 KRISTY AMMONS, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29

Largest payer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Generic-heavy

KRISTY AMMONS, APRN — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,680 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.

1,680
Total Claims
$491K
Total Drug Cost
200
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,929
Total Day Supply
57,230
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$433K
Generic Drug Cost
$58K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 157, 65-74: 39, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Quetiapine Fumarate
103
Trazodone Hcl
95
Clonazepam
92
Buspirone Hcl
76
Benztropine Mesylate
58
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
55
Risperidone
55
Aripiprazole
54
Escitalopram Oxalate
53
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
49

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How KRISTY AMMONS, APRN fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTY AMMONS, APRN's 1,680 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTY AMMONS, APRN's specialty?
KRISTY AMMONS, APRN specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in PARAGOULD, Arkansas. Credentials: APRN.
How much does KRISTY AMMONS, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTY AMMONS, APRN wrote 1,680 Medicare Part D claims totaling $491K in drug costs for 200 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTY AMMONS, APRN located?
KRISTY AMMONS, APRN is located at 1707 LINWOOD DR STE G, PARAGOULD, AR, 72450. Phone: (870) 604-4455.
What is KRISTY AMMONS, APRN's NPI number?
KRISTY AMMONS, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740517192, issued on 11/05/2009.
Does KRISTY AMMONS, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTY AMMONS, APRN's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $433K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTY AMMONS, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTY AMMONS, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Trazodone Hcl, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTY AMMONS, APRN accept Medicare?
KRISTY AMMONS, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,680 Part D claims and 200 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTY AMMONS, APRN's credentials?
KRISTY AMMONS, APRN's NPI is 1740517192 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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