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2026 NPPES data Neuroscience Registered Nurse NPI 1316244528 RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN
Verify on CMS → Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN
Neuroscience Registered Nurse in Merrillville, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 297 in Neuroscience Registered Nurse, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Neuroscience Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
50%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.6/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$6.0K
200 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,866 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 74.6/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 50%
- generic prescribing
- $6.0K
- 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 Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 12th percentile higher than 12% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN sits
This provider among neuroscience registered nurse peers
Across the 16 neuroscience registered nurse providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN writes more Part D claims than 81% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one neuroscience registered nurse peer from a representative sample of 15; the gold marker is Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
1,866 84% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
74.6/100 8.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Neuroscience Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neuroscience Registered Nurse national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 74.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neuroscience Registered Nurse) - 74.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuroscience Registered Nurse provider holding RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN credentials at 200 E 89TH AVE, Merrillville, IN, 46410, with a listed phone of (218) 738-4930. NPI 1316244528 was issued on 02/24/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,866 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 50% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.1, Cost 62.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neuroscience Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 297 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 1,016 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1316244528 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neuroscience Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/24/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
74.6301
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.0682
Quality
62.4208
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN 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.
Rci (wrs) LLC
Crown Point, IN
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 Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$6.0K
Largest payer
Radius Health, 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 · Above average
Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN - brand share 32.0%
Neuroscience Registered Nurse average
32% brand-name claims vs 50% generic, on 1,866 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.
1,866
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,499
- Total Day Supply
- 73,156
- Brand vs Generic
- 32% brand / 50% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.4M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $74K
- Opioid Claims
- 67 (3.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 50, 65-74: 68, 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 Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Forteo
Forteo
160 claims
- Tymlos
Tymlos
129 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
100 claims
- Emgality Pen
Emgality Pen
89 claims
- Nurtec Odt
Nurtec Odt
73 claims
- Lacosamide
Lacosamide
68 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
67 claims
- Alprazolam 52
Alprazolam
52 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Forteo Teriparatide | 160 |
| Tymlos Abaloparatide | 129 |
| Levetiracetam | 100 |
| Emgality Pen Galcanezumab-Gnlm | 89 |
| Nurtec Odt Rimegepant Sulfate | 73 |
| Lacosamide | 68 |
| Gabapentin | 67 |
| Alprazolam | 52 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 43 |
| Pregabalin | 35 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neuroscience Registered Nurse Overview
How Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN fits within the Neuroscience Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
297
Neuroscience Registered Nurse Providers in US
43
States with Neuroscience Registered Nurse
1,016
Avg Claims per Provider
Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN's 1,866 claims are above the specialty average of 1,016.
Nearby Neuroscience Registered Nurse Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Darnell.
Compare Neuroscience Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN's specialty? ▼
Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN specializes in Neuroscience Registered Nurse and practices in Merrillville, Indiana. Credentials: RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN.
How much does Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN wrote 1,866 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
What is Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.6/100 (Quality: 63.1, Cost: 62.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN located? ▼
Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN is located at 200 E 89TH AVE, Merrillville, IN, 46410. Phone: (218) 738-4930.
What is Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN's NPI number? ▼
Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316244528, issued on 02/24/2011.
Does Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 50% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
Does Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN had 67 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Neuroscience Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 297 Neuroscience Registered Nurse providers across 43 states in the US. The average Neuroscience Registered Nurse provider writes 1,016 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Forteo, Tymlos, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN accept Medicare? ▼
Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,866 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN's credentials? ▼
Kristy Darnell, RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN's NPI is 1316244528 with credentials RN,MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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