2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1285914531 M.D.
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BALWINDER KANG, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in PARKER, Colorado. 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
856
Medicare Part D claims · 183 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.8299/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BALWINDER KANG, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PARKER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 856 claims across 183 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.8299/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BALWINDER KANG, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.8299 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 856 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)

BALWINDER KANG, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BALWINDER KANG, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2011

NPI 1285914531

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

856 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

97.8299/100 14.7299% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Nephrology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BALWINDER KANG, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.8299/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 97.8299/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.8%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 97.8299/100 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).

BALWINDER KANG, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in PARKER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1285914531. 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.

BALWINDER KANG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 9397 CROWN CREST BLVD STE 401, PARKER, CO, 80138, with a listed phone of (303) 697-1636. NPI 1285914531 was issued on 08/18/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KANG 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 856 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 183 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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 97.8299/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 76.0997), 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

9397 CROWN CREST BLVD STE 401
PARKER, CO 80138

Provider Details

NPI 1285914531
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/18/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.8299
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
76.0997
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BALWINDER KANG, 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.

CONSULTANTS IN NEPHROLOGY AND HYPERTENSION PROFESSIONAL LLC
PARKER, CO

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 · Generic-heavy

BALWINDER KANG, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 856 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.

856
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
183
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,388
Total Day Supply
70,791
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$34K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.87
Gender Split
55% female / 45% 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
Torsemide
174
Losartan Potassium
88
Amlodipine Besylate
79
Allopurinol
60
Potassium Chloride
45
Lisinopril
40
Tamsulosin Hcl
30
Atorvastatin Calcium
29
Calcitriol
28
Carvedilol
22

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How BALWINDER KANG, 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

BALWINDER KANG, M.D.'s 856 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BALWINDER KANG, M.D.'s specialty?
BALWINDER KANG, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in PARKER, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BALWINDER KANG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BALWINDER KANG, M.D. wrote 856 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 183 beneficiaries.
What is BALWINDER KANG, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BALWINDER KANG, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.8299/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 76.0997). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BALWINDER KANG, M.D. located?
BALWINDER KANG, M.D. is located at 9397 CROWN CREST BLVD STE 401, PARKER, CO, 80138. Phone: (303) 697-1636.
What is BALWINDER KANG, M.D.'s NPI number?
BALWINDER KANG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285914531, issued on 08/18/2011.
Does BALWINDER KANG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BALWINDER KANG, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K 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 BALWINDER KANG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BALWINDER KANG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Torsemide, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BALWINDER KANG, M.D. accept Medicare?
BALWINDER KANG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 856 Part D claims and 183 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BALWINDER KANG, M.D.'s credentials?
BALWINDER KANG, M.D.'s NPI is 1285914531 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.
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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