2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1588326334 APRN
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STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in ASHLAND, Kentucky. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 487 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9435/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$34.24
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in ASHLAND, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 487 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9435/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $34.24 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9435 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,240 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/08/2021

NPI 1588326334

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,240 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

MIPS final score

82.9435/100 0.1564999999999941% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9435/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 82.9435/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 82.9435/100 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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STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in ASHLAND, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1588326334. 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.

STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 613 23RD ST STE 230, ASHLAND, KY, 41101, with a listed phone of (063) 244-7456. NPI 1588326334 was issued on 10/08/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADKINS 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 1,240 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 487 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $191K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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 82.9435/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.0105, Cost 65.5754), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

613 23RD ST STE 230
ASHLAND, KY 41101

Provider Details

NPI 1588326334
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/08/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.9435
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.0105
Quality
65.5754
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$34

Largest payer

ATRICURE, 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 · Typical

STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,240 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.

1,240
Total Claims
$191K
Total Drug Cost
487
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,846
Total Day Supply
84,965
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$161K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 83, 65-74: 194, 75-84: 164, 85+: 46

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
109
Atorvastatin Calcium
93
Eliquis
Apixaban
78
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
78
Carvedilol
70
Furosemide
49
Metoprolol Succinate
48
Metoprolol Tartrate
45
Amlodipine Besylate
42
Lisinopril
42

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN's 1,240 claims are below the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN's specialty?
STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in ASHLAND, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN wrote 1,240 Medicare Part D claims totaling $191K in drug costs for 487 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN's Medicare quality score?
STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9435/100 (Quality: 70.0105, Cost: 65.5754). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN located?
STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN is located at 613 23RD ST STE 230, ASHLAND, KY, 41101. Phone: (063) 244-7456.
What is STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN's NPI number?
STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588326334, issued on 10/08/2021.
Does STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $161K in brand drug costs.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN accept Medicare?
STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,240 Part D claims and 487 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN's credentials?
STEPHANIE ADKINS, APRN's NPI is 1588326334 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

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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