2026 NPPES data Women's Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1497376875 WHNP, DNP
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MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in SANTA MARIA, California. 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
65
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 262
MIPS score
96.5085/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$124.34
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.5085/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 65 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.5085/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
65
Part D claims, 2023
$124.34
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.

MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP'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 MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2020

NPI 1497376875

Primary specialty

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,452 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

65 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 262

MIPS final score

96.5085/100 13.408500000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Women's Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within California

1. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.5085/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — 96.5085/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.5%
MIPS final score (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — 96.5085/100 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).

MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding WHNP, DNP credentials at 116 S PALISADE DR STE 103, SANTA MARIA, CA, 93454, with a listed phone of (805) 922-8006. NPI 1497376875 was issued on 04/27/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KISTLER 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 65 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend. 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 96.5085/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.342), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,452 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 262 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

116 S PALISADE DR STE 103
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454

Provider Details

NPI 1497376875
Specialty Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials WHNP, DNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/27/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.5085
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.342
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP 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.

PACIFIC CENTRAL COAST HEALTH CENTERS
SANTA MARIA, CA

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 MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$124

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP. To verify MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

65
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
116
Total Day Supply
3,262
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Estradiol
16
Yuvafem
Estradiol
12

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

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP fits within the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,452
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
262
Avg Claims per Provider

MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP's 65 claims are below the specialty average of 262.

Nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

Compare Women's Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP's specialty?
MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP specializes in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in SANTA MARIA, California. Credentials: WHNP, DNP.
How much does MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP wrote 65 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
What is MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP's Medicare quality score?
MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.5085/100 (Quality: 80.342). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP located?
MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP is located at 116 S PALISADE DR STE 103, SANTA MARIA, CA, 93454. Phone: (805) 922-8006.
What is MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP's NPI number?
MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497376875, issued on 04/27/2020.
How many Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,452 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 262 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Yuvafem. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP accept Medicare?
MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 65 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP's credentials?
MONICA KISTLER, WHNP, DNP's NPI is 1497376875 with credentials WHNP, DNP. 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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