2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1487942421 APRN
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KRISTY CARTER, APRN

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.6822/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.0K
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KRISTY CARTER, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.6822/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,176 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.6822/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$1.0K
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.

KRISTY CARTER, APRN'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 KRISTY CARTER, APRN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2011

NPI 1487942421

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,176 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

MIPS final score

96.6822/100 13.5822% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISTY CARTER, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.6822/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 96.6822/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.7%
MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 96.6822/100 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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KRISTY CARTER, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 1775 ALYSHEBA WAY STE 201, LEXINGTON, KY, 40509, with a listed phone of (859) 278-5007. NPI 1487942421 was issued on 07/12/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARTER 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 1,176 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $212K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.6822/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.694), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

1775 ALYSHEBA WAY STE 201
LEXINGTON, KY 40509

Provider Details

NPI 1487942421
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/12/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.6822
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.694
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTY CARTER, 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.

FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES OF LEXINGTON PSC
LEXINGTON, KY

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 CARTER, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.0K

Largest payer

Supernus 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 · Typical

KRISTY CARTER, APRN — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,176 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.

1,176
Total Claims
$212K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,204
Total Day Supply
65,825
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$156K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 54, 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.

What KRISTY CARTER, APRN 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
Lamotrigine
74
Sertraline Hcl
68
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
59
Mirtazapine
58
Quetiapine Fumarate
55
Buspirone Hcl
53
Quetiapine Fumarate Er
Quetiapine Fumarate
53
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
50
Aripiprazole
41
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
41

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KRISTY CARTER, APRN fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTY CARTER, APRN's 1,176 claims are above the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTY CARTER, APRN's specialty?
KRISTY CARTER, APRN specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does KRISTY CARTER, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTY CARTER, APRN wrote 1,176 Medicare Part D claims totaling $212K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
What is KRISTY CARTER, APRN's Medicare quality score?
KRISTY CARTER, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.6822/100 (Quality: 83.694). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISTY CARTER, APRN located?
KRISTY CARTER, APRN is located at 1775 ALYSHEBA WAY STE 201, LEXINGTON, KY, 40509. Phone: (859) 278-5007.
What is KRISTY CARTER, APRN's NPI number?
KRISTY CARTER, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487942421, issued on 07/12/2011.
Does KRISTY CARTER, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTY CARTER, APRN's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $156K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTY CARTER, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTY CARTER, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Sertraline Hcl, Venlafaxine Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTY CARTER, APRN accept Medicare?
KRISTY CARTER, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,176 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTY CARTER, APRN's credentials?
KRISTY CARTER, APRN's NPI is 1487942421 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.
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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