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CARL KINZEL, DO

Family Medicine Physician in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan. 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 484 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
32.6348/100
▼ 50 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.4K
134 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CARL KINZEL, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 32.6348/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 9,648 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

32.6348/100
MIPS score · -50 vs avg
10K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

CARL KINZEL, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

33 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CARL KINZEL, DO 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).

What does the federal data show about CARL KINZEL, DO?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2008

NPI 1992983209

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,648 182% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

32.6348/100 50.465199999999996% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Michigan

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CARL KINZEL, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
32.6348/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 32.6348/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%32.6%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 32.6348/100 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).

CARL KINZEL, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 2545 CAPITAL AVE SW STE 201, BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49015, with a listed phone of (269) 224-6190. NPI 1992983209 was issued on 02/08/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KINZEL 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 9,648 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 484 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.9%. 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 32.6348/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 41.6667, Cost 53.227), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2545 CAPITAL AVE SW STE 201
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015

Provider Details

NPI 1992983209
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/08/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

32.6348
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
41.6667
Quality
53.227
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CARL KINZEL, DO 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.

BRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL
★★★☆☆ 3/5
BATTLE CREEK, MI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 230075

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 CARL KINZEL, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CARL KINZEL, DO. To verify CARL KINZEL, DO's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CARL KINZEL, DO — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 9,648 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.

9,648
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
484
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,917
Total Day Supply
496,861
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$919K
Generic Drug Cost
$272K
Opioid Claims
1,726 (17.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 130, 65-74: 204, 75-84: 120, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CARL KINZEL, DO 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,029
Alprazolam
434
Lisinopril
291
Atorvastatin Calcium
257
Levothyroxine Sodium
251
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
233
Amlodipine Besylate
230
Gabapentin
213
Omeprazole
189
Metformin Hcl
152

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CARL KINZEL, DO fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CARL KINZEL, DO's 9,648 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARL KINZEL, DO's specialty?
CARL KINZEL, DO specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan. Credentials: DO.
How much does CARL KINZEL, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARL KINZEL, DO wrote 9,648 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 484 beneficiaries.
What is CARL KINZEL, DO's Medicare quality score?
CARL KINZEL, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 32.6348/100 (Quality: 41.6667, Cost: 53.227). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CARL KINZEL, DO located?
CARL KINZEL, DO is located at 2545 CAPITAL AVE SW STE 201, BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49015. Phone: (269) 224-6190.
What is CARL KINZEL, DO's NPI number?
CARL KINZEL, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992983209, issued on 02/08/2008.
Does CARL KINZEL, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARL KINZEL, DO's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $919K in brand drug costs.
Does CARL KINZEL, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, CARL KINZEL, DO had 1,726 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARL KINZEL, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARL KINZEL, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Alprazolam, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARL KINZEL, DO accept Medicare?
CARL KINZEL, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,648 Part D claims and 484 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARL KINZEL, DO's credentials?
CARL KINZEL, DO's NPI is 1992983209 with credentials DO. 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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