2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1487854816 M.D.
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ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in NIPOMO, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 384 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. filed 5,234 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in NIPOMO, California, prescribing 89% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,234 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/24/2007

NPI 1487854816

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,234 260% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in California

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nephrology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in NIPOMO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1487854816. 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.

ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 150 TEJAS PL, NIPOMO, CA, 93444, with a listed phone of (805) 929-3211. NPI 1487854816 was issued on 07/24/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KANGWANPORNSIRI 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 5,234 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 384 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $508K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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.

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

150 TEJAS PL
NIPOMO, CA 93444

Provider Details

NPI 1487854816
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/24/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. 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.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST INC
NIPOMO, 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).

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 ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.. To verify ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,234 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.

5,234
Total Claims
$508K
Total Drug Cost
384
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,011
Total Day Supply
352,763
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$371K
Generic Drug Cost
$133K
Opioid Claims
26 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 90, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 88, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
445
Amlodipine Besylate
391
Lisinopril
306
Metformin Hcl
279
Levothyroxine Sodium
233
Losartan Potassium
228
Omeprazole
170
Metoprolol Tartrate
128
Simvastatin
121
Diclofenac Sodium
120

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. 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

ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.'s 5,234 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.'s specialty?
ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in NIPOMO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. wrote 5,234 Medicare Part D claims totaling $508K in drug costs for 384 beneficiaries.
Where is ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. located?
ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. is located at 150 TEJAS PL, NIPOMO, CA, 93444. Phone: (805) 929-3211.
What is ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.'s NPI number?
ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487854816, issued on 07/24/2007.
Does ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $371K in brand drug costs.
Does ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
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 ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. accept Medicare?
ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,234 Part D claims and 384 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.'s credentials?
ATIPON KANGWANPORNSIRI, M.D.'s NPI is 1487854816 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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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