2026 NPPES data Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician NPI 1972899011 M.D.
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BRIAN KIM, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in AUGUSTA, Georgia. 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
231
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician avg: 284
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BRIAN KIM, M.D. filed 231 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in AUGUSTA, Georgia, prescribing 69% generic.

231
Part D claims, 2023
69%
generic prescribing

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BRIAN KIM, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

231 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN KIM, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BRIAN KIM, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2011

NPI 1972899011

Primary specialty

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician

Mid-sized

13,692 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

231 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 284

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician share within Georgia

1. Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 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).

BRIAN KIM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA, 30912, with a listed phone of (706) 721-5118. NPI 1972899011 was issued on 06/28/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIM 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 231 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,692 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 284 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

1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912

Provider Details

NPI 1972899011
Specialty Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/28/2011

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BRIAN KIM, M.D. — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 231 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.

231
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
322
Total Day Supply
8,555
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRIAN KIM, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
35
Ofloxacin
35
Prednisolone Acetate
32
Diclofenac Sodium
21
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
21
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
20
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
19
Brimonidine Tartrate
15

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

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Overview

How BRIAN KIM, M.D. fits within the Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician landscape nationally.

13,692
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
284
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN KIM, M.D.'s 231 claims are below the specialty average of 284.

Nearby Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN KIM, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN KIM, M.D. specializes in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician and practices in AUGUSTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN KIM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN KIM, M.D. wrote 231 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN KIM, M.D. located?
BRIAN KIM, M.D. is located at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA, 30912. Phone: (706) 721-5118.
What is BRIAN KIM, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN KIM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972899011, issued on 06/28/2011.
Does BRIAN KIM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN KIM, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,692 Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider writes 284 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN KIM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN KIM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Ofloxacin, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN KIM, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN KIM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 231 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN KIM, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN KIM, M.D.'s NPI is 1972899011 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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