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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1942685441 MD
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Nephrology Physician in Charleston, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,569 in Nephrology Physician, 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
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
95.8/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$32.5K
103 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Anthony Kent, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.8/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 222 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 95.8/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 222
- Part D claims, 2023
- 75%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Anthony Kent, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
96 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Anthony Kent, MD sits
This provider among nephrology physician peers
Across the 2,476 nephrology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Anthony Kent, MD writes more Part D claims than 13% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 85% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nephrology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Anthony Kent, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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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).
What does the federal data show about Anthony Kent, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
222 85% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95.8/100 12.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Anthony Kent, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 95.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) - 95.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
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.
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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.8/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,569 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
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%
Nephrology Physician average
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.
What Anthony Kent, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Farxiga
Farxiga
22 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
20 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
17 claims
| 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.
10,569
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.
Dr. Ahmed Abdelkader
MD, PHD
Charleston, SC
Dr. George Acres
MD
Greenville, SC
Dr. Frederick Adams
MD
Spartanburg, SC
Chokri Alioua
Greenville, SC
Dr. Mhd Alsaka
MD
Florence, SC
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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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 95.8/100. 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 10,569 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
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 (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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