2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1942685441 MD
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ANTHONY KENT, MD

Nephrology Physician in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. 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
222
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.75/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$32.5K
103 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANTHONY KENT, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 222 claims across 63 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $32.5K across 103 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANTHONY KENT, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.75 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 222 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANTHONY KENT, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ANTHONY KENT, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/25/2015

NPI 1942685441

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

222 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

95.75/100 12.650000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Nephrology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANTHONY KENT, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 95.75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.8%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 95.75/100 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.

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).

ANTHONY KENT, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1942685441. 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.

ANTHONY KENT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST STE 822, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425, with a listed phone of (843) 792-4123. NPI 1942685441 was issued on 07/25/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KENT 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 222 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $71K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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 95.75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST STE 822
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Provider Details

NPI 1942685441
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/25/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANTHONY KENT, MD 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.

BRYN MAWR MEDICAL SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATION
BRYN MAWR, PA
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL
CHARLESTON, SC

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 ANTHONY KENT, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$32.5K

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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 · Above average

ANTHONY KENT, MD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 222 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.

222
Total Claims
$71K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
507
Total Day Supply
14,869
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$61K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.60
Gender Split
40% female / 60% 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
22
Losartan Potassium
20
Furosemide
17

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How ANTHONY KENT, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

ANTHONY KENT, MD's 222 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KENT.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANTHONY KENT, MD's specialty?
ANTHONY KENT, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANTHONY KENT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANTHONY KENT, MD wrote 222 Medicare Part D claims totaling $71K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
What is ANTHONY KENT, MD's Medicare quality score?
ANTHONY KENT, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANTHONY KENT, MD located?
ANTHONY KENT, MD is located at 96 JONATHAN LUCAS ST STE 822, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425. Phone: (843) 792-4123.
What is ANTHONY KENT, MD's NPI number?
ANTHONY KENT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942685441, issued on 07/25/2015.
Does ANTHONY KENT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANTHONY KENT, MD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $61K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANTHONY KENT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANTHONY KENT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Farxiga, Losartan Potassium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANTHONY KENT, MD accept Medicare?
ANTHONY KENT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 222 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANTHONY KENT, MD's credentials?
ANTHONY KENT, MD's NPI is 1942685441 with credentials MD. 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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