2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1043833171 NP
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RICHARD KING, NP

Nurse Practitioner in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
214
Medicare Part D claims · 85 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RICHARD KING, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
214
Part D claims, 2023
66%
generic prescribing

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RICHARD KING, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 RICHARD KING, NP?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2020

NPI 1043833171

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

214 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD KING, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 75/100 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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RICHARD KING, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 3443 DICKERSON PIKE STE 480, NASHVILLE, TN, 37207, with a listed phone of (615) 263-6500. NPI 1043833171 was issued on 05/23/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KING 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 214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 85 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.9%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

3443 DICKERSON PIKE STE 480
NASHVILLE, TN 37207

Provider Details

NPI 1043833171
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/23/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD KING, NP 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.

TENNESSEE ORTHOPAEDIC ALLIANCE PA
BRENTWOOD, TN

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 · Above average

RICHARD KING, NP — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 214 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.

214
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
85
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
214
Total Day Supply
3,657
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
19 (8.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD KING, NP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
38
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
28
Eliquis
Apixaban
25
Meloxicam
19
Omeprazole
13
Atorvastatin Calcium
12
Finasteride
12
Lisinopril
12
Metoprolol Succinate
11
Basaglar Kwikpen U-100
"Insulin Glargine
N/A

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How RICHARD KING, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD KING, NP's 214 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD KING, NP's specialty?
RICHARD KING, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: NP.
How much does RICHARD KING, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD KING, NP wrote 214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 85 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD KING, NP's Medicare quality score?
RICHARD KING, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD KING, NP located?
RICHARD KING, NP is located at 3443 DICKERSON PIKE STE 480, NASHVILLE, TN, 37207. Phone: (615) 263-6500.
What is RICHARD KING, NP's NPI number?
RICHARD KING, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043833171, issued on 05/23/2020.
Does RICHARD KING, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD KING, NP's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
Does RICHARD KING, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD KING, NP had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.9%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD KING, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD KING, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Farxiga, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD KING, NP accept Medicare?
RICHARD KING, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 214 Part D claims and 85 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD KING, NP's credentials?
RICHARD KING, NP's NPI is 1043833171 with credentials NP. 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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