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2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1699882431 M.D.
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Atlanta, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,436 in Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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
348
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 65% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.3/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
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What the federal data shows
Christine Kempton, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 348 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.3/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 348
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- 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.
Christine Kempton, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
92 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christine Kempton, M.D. sits
This provider among hematology (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 570 hematology (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christine Kempton, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 36% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 69% - 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 hematology (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christine Kempton, M.D.. 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)
Christine Kempton, 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).
What does the federal data show about Christine Kempton, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
348 50% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.3/100 9.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christine Kempton, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 92.3/100 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).
Christine Kempton, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1365 CLIFTON RD NE, Atlanta, GA, 30322, with a listed phone of (404) 778-1900. NPI 1699882431 was issued on 08/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 348 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $524K in drug spend, split 65% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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 | 1699882431 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/25/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.2614
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8353
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christine Kempton, 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.
The Emory Clinic Inc
Atlanta, GA
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 · Brand-heavy
Christine Kempton, M.D. - brand share 65.0%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician average
65% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 348 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.
348
Total Claims
$524K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 458
- Total Day Supply
- 12,896
- Brand vs Generic
- 65% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $515K
- Opioid Claims
- 49 (14.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.13
- Gender Split
- 41% female / 59% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 19, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christine Kempton, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
138 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
62 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 30
Morphine Sulfate Er
30 claims
- Tranexamic Acid 23
Tranexamic Acid
23 claims
- Enoxaparin Sodium 20
Enoxaparin Sodium
20 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 19
Oxycodone Hcl
19 claims
- Doptelet 11
Doptelet
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 138 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 62 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 30 |
| Tranexamic Acid | 23 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 19 |
| Doptelet Avatrombopag Maleate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Christine Kempton, M.D. fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider
Christine Kempton, M.D.'s 348 claims are below the specialty average of 693.
Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kempton.
Dr. Jennifer Anderson
MD
Gainesville, GA
Dr. Martha Arellano
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Kristie Blum
M.D.
Atlanta, GA
Dr. William Blum
M.D.
Atlanta, GA
Imre Bodo
Atlanta, GA
Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christine Kempton, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Christine Kempton, M.D. specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Atlanta, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Christine Kempton, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christine Kempton, M.D. wrote 348 Medicare Part D claims totaling $524K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
What is Christine Kempton, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Christine Kempton, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.3/100 (Quality: 73.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christine Kempton, M.D. located? ▼
Christine Kempton, M.D. is located at 1365 CLIFTON RD NE, Atlanta, GA, 30322. Phone: (404) 778-1900.
What is Christine Kempton, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Christine Kempton, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699882431, issued on 08/25/2006.
Does Christine Kempton, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christine Kempton, M.D.'s prescribing is 65% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $515K in brand drug costs.
Does Christine Kempton, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christine Kempton, M.D. had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.1%.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christine Kempton, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christine Kempton, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Xarelto, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christine Kempton, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Christine Kempton, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 348 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christine Kempton, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Christine Kempton, M.D.'s NPI is 1699882431 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
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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