NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1598382442 APRN
Verify on CMS → Meredith Harkins, APRN
Family Nurse Practitioner in Greenville, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 216,959 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 124 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Meredith Harkins, APRN filed 2,630 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Greenville, Kentucky, prescribing 84% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- ≥87th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Meredith Harkins, APRN
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1598382442), first enumerated 06/26/2020.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 2,630 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1598382442 · Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1598382442
- ENUM-RECENT 2020
- TAX-MEGA 217K Family Nurse
- RX-MID 2,630
- BOOK-MID 5,081 in Kentucky
- PHOTO-ENUM Melissa Torres-Nuno · 2020
Meredith Harkins, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,630 ≥ 87th percentile 87% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Meredith Harkins, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,630 102% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1598382442 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/26/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Meredith Harkins, 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.
Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc
Greenville, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Meredith Harkins, APRN - brand share 14.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
14% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,630 2024 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 2024.
2,630
Total Claims
$127K
Total Drug Cost
124
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,652.667
- Total Day Supply
- 39,279
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $101K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
- Opioid Claims
- 55 (2.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 91
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.17
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 21, 75-84: 40, 85+: 46
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Meredith Harkins, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
157 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
94 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
86 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
82 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
79 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
78 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
70 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
69 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 157 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 94 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 86 |
| Potassium Chloride | 82 |
| Lisinopril | 79 |
| Lorazepam | 78 |
| Furosemide | 70 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 69 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 65 |
| Gabapentin | 64 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Meredith Harkins, APRN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
216,959
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,302
Avg Claims per Provider
Meredith Harkins, APRN's 2,630 claims are above the specialty average of 1,302.
Nationwide Family Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Harkins, both outside Kentucky so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2020)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Harkins.
One of 5,081 Family Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Kentucky, 5 are shown here.
Katie Aaron
APRN
Columbia, KY
Rachael Abell
APRN
Louisville, KY
Melanie Abner
APRN, CNM
Morehead, KY
Julie Abney
APRN
Lexington, KY
Sarah Absher-Haas
Lexington, KY
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meredith Harkins, APRN's specialty? ▼
Meredith Harkins, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Greenville, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Meredith Harkins, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Meredith Harkins, APRN wrote 2,630 Medicare Part D claims totaling $127K in drug costs for 124 beneficiaries.
Where is Meredith Harkins, APRN located? ▼
Meredith Harkins, APRN is located at 440 HOPKINSVILLE ST, Greenville, KY, 42345. Phone: (270) 338-8434.
What is Meredith Harkins, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Meredith Harkins, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598382442, issued on 06/26/2020.
Does Meredith Harkins, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Meredith Harkins, APRN's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $101K in brand drug costs.
Does Meredith Harkins, APRN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Meredith Harkins, APRN had 55 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 216,959 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,302 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Meredith Harkins, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Meredith Harkins, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Meredith Harkins, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Meredith Harkins, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,630 Part D claims and 124 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Meredith Harkins, APRN's credentials? ▼
Meredith Harkins, APRN's NPI is 1598382442 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
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 (2024). 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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