2026 NPPES data Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse NPI 1619049301 ACNS-BC, APRN
Verify on CMS →

MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse in COLUMBUS, Indiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
88
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
31%
generic claims · 69% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.141/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$40.35
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.141/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 88 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.141/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
88
Part D claims, 2023
31%
generic prescribing
$40.35
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.

MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

90 Top 40% higher than 60% 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

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

What does the federal data show about MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2006

NPI 1619049301

Primary specialty

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse

Niche

2,273 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

88 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,296

MIPS final score

90.141/100 7.041000000000011% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse share within Indiana

1. Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse share within Indiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.141/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse) — 90.141/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.1%
MIPS final score (Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse) — 90.141/100 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.

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).

MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN is a Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ACNS-BC, APRN. NPI: 1619049301. 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.

MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse provider holding ACNS-BC, APRN credentials at 815 SCHNIER ST, COLUMBUS, IN, 47201, with a listed phone of (812) 376-5780. NPI 1619049301 was issued on 11/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KESSLER 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 88 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $51K in drug spend, split 69% brand-name and 31% 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 90.141/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.1402), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,273 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,296 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

815 SCHNIER ST
COLUMBUS, IN 47201

Provider Details

NPI 1619049301
Specialty Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse
Credentials ACNS-BC, APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.141
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.1402
Quality
93.3007
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, 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.

COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTH PHYSICIANS, LLC
COLUMBUS, 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 MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$40

Largest payer

Insulet Corporation

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 · Brand-heavy

MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN — brand share 69.0%
Specialty average (est.)

69% brand-name claims vs 31% generic, on 88 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.

88
Total Claims
$51K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
181
Total Day Supply
5,267
Brand vs Generic
69% brand / 31% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$48K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
20
Ozempic
Semaglutide
12

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

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse Overview

How MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN fits within the Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

2,273
Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse Providers in US
55
States with Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse
1,296
Avg Claims per Provider

MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN's 88 claims are below the specialty average of 1,296.

Nearby Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN's specialty?
MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN specializes in Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse and practices in COLUMBUS, Indiana. Credentials: ACNS-BC, APRN.
How much does MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN wrote 88 Medicare Part D claims totaling $51K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
What is MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN's Medicare quality score?
MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.141/100 (Quality: 81.1402). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN located?
MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN is located at 815 SCHNIER ST, COLUMBUS, IN, 47201. Phone: (812) 376-5780.
What is MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN's NPI number?
MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619049301, issued on 11/15/2006.
Does MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN's prescribing is 69% brand-name and 31% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K in brand drug costs.
How many Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 2,273 Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse providers across 55 states in the US. The average Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse provider writes 1,296 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Farxiga, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN accept Medicare?
MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 88 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN's credentials?
MARY LUCINA KESSLER, ACNS-BC, APRN's NPI is 1619049301 with credentials ACNS-BC, 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology