2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1265185227 APRN
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KRISTY BRAY, APRN

Nurse Practitioner in NORTH WILKESBORO, North Carolina. 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
609
Medicare Part D claims · 225 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KRISTY BRAY, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH WILKESBORO, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 609 claims across 225 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KRISTY BRAY, APRN filed 609 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORTH WILKESBORO, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KRISTY BRAY, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/31/2022

NPI 1265185227

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

609 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

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.

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KRISTY BRAY, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in NORTH WILKESBORO, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1265185227. 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 BRAY, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 1919 W PARK DR, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC, 28659, with a listed phone of (336) 651-2980. NPI 1265185227 was issued on 01/31/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAY 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 609 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 225 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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

1919 W PARK DR
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659

Provider Details

NPI 1265185227
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/31/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTY BRAY, 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.

FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
YADKINVILLE, NC
NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
CHARLOTTE, NC
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KRISTY BRAY, APRN — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 609 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.

609
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
225
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
639
Total Day Supply
11,935
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$28K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
118

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 74, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Dexamethasone
39
Amoxicillin
26
Doxycycline Hyclate
26
Prednisone
26
Fluticasone Propionate
24
Cefdinir
18
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
15
Cephalexin
14
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
13

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KRISTY BRAY, 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

KRISTY BRAY, APRN's 609 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BRAY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTY BRAY, APRN's specialty?
KRISTY BRAY, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in NORTH WILKESBORO, North Carolina. Credentials: APRN.
How much does KRISTY BRAY, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTY BRAY, APRN wrote 609 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 225 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTY BRAY, APRN located?
KRISTY BRAY, APRN is located at 1919 W PARK DR, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC, 28659. Phone: (336) 651-2980.
What is KRISTY BRAY, APRN's NPI number?
KRISTY BRAY, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265185227, issued on 01/31/2022.
Does KRISTY BRAY, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTY BRAY, APRN's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $28K 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 KRISTY BRAY, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTY BRAY, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dexamethasone, Amoxicillin, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTY BRAY, APRN accept Medicare?
KRISTY BRAY, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 609 Part D claims and 225 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTY BRAY, APRN's credentials?
KRISTY BRAY, APRN's NPI is 1265185227 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.

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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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