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LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C

Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse in NORFOLK, Virginia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse avg: 705
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.9285/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$17.68
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C is a Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse ([object Object]) practicing in NORFOLK, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 151 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.9285/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $17.68 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.9285 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,906 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/30/2020

NPI 1710508734

Primary specialty

Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse

Niche

566 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,906 312% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 705

MIPS final score

76.9285/100 6.171499999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse share within Virginia

1. Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.9285/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse) — 76.9285/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.9%
MIPS final score (Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse) — 76.9285/100 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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LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C is a Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse provider practicing in NORFOLK, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP-C. NPI: 1710508734. 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.

LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse provider holding FNP-C credentials at 6160 KEMPSVILLE CIR STE 325A, NORFOLK, VA, 23502, with a listed phone of (757) 354-2885. NPI 1710508734 was issued on 04/30/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KITCHENS 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 2,906 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $130K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. 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 76.9285/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.8182, Cost 66.0042), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 566 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 705 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

6160 KEMPSVILLE CIR STE 325A
NORFOLK, VA 23502

Provider Details

NPI 1710508734
Specialty Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/30/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.9285
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.8182
Quality
66.0042
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C 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.

MID-ATLANTIC POST ACUTE AND LONG TERM CARE PLLC
NORFOLK, VA
SE VIRGINIA VALUE BASED CARE LLC
NORFOLK, VA

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 LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Amgen 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

LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,906 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.

2,906
Total Claims
$130K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,173
Total Day Supply
70,769
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$68K
Generic Drug Cost
$62K
Opioid Claims
126 (4.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
120

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
85.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
81% female / 19% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
173
Gabapentin
166
Atorvastatin Calcium
98
Furosemide
93
Amlodipine Besylate
88
Sertraline Hcl
86
Simvastatin
83
Warfarin Sodium
73
Pregabalin
69
Tramadol Hcl
60

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

Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse Overview

How LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C fits within the Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

566
Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse Providers in US
52
States with Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse
705
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C's 2,906 claims are above the specialty average of 705.

Nearby Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C's specialty?
LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C specializes in Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse and practices in NORFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C wrote 2,906 Medicare Part D claims totaling $130K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
What is LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C's Medicare quality score?
LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.9285/100 (Quality: 67.8182, Cost: 66.0042). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C located?
LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C is located at 6160 KEMPSVILLE CIR STE 325A, NORFOLK, VA, 23502. Phone: (757) 354-2885.
What is LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C's NPI number?
LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710508734, issued on 04/30/2020.
Does LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $68K in brand drug costs.
Does LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C had 126 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 566 Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse providers across 52 states in the US. The average Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse provider writes 705 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C accept Medicare?
LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,906 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 LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C's credentials?
LAURA KITCHENS, FNP-C's NPI is 1710508734 with credentials FNP-C. 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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