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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1700849684 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Clarence Kemp, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician in Paragould, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 588 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.2/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$2.1K
114 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Clarence Kemp, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.2/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 11,326 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 73.2/100
- MIPS score · -10 vs avg
- 11K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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.
Clarence Kemp, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
73 ≥ 11th percentile 11% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Clarence Kemp, M.D. sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 21,266 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Clarence Kemp, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 92% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 14% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Clarence Kemp, 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)
Clarence Kemp, 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 Clarence Kemp, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
11,326 231% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
73.2/100 10.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Clarence Kemp, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 73.2/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Clarence Kemp, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5 MARKET PL, Paragould, AR, 72450, with a listed phone of (870) 236-4001. NPI 1700849684 was issued on 04/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 11,326 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 588 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $582K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.1, Cost 46.5), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,760 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1700849684 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/11/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
73.2372
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
71.1403
Quality
46.4957
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Clarence Kemp, 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.
Paragould Family Care, P. A.
Paragould, AR
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 Clarence Kemp, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.1K
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Clarence Kemp, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 11,326 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.
11,326
Total Claims
$582K
Total Drug Cost
588
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 17,991
- Total Day Supply
- 509,767
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $393K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $187K
- Opioid Claims
- 866 (7.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 528
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 121, 65-74: 291, 75-84: 136, 85+: 40
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Clarence Kemp, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
663 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
524 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
381 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
318 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
284 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
284 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
272 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 265
Atorvastatin Calcium
265 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 663 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 524 |
| Lisinopril | 381 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 318 |
| Gabapentin | 284 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 284 |
| Omeprazole | 272 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 265 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 260 |
| Furosemide | 214 |
* 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 Clarence Kemp, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Clarence Kemp, M.D.'s 11,326 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kemp.
One of 1,541 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Arkansas, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Wiley Abbott
MD
Texarkana, AR
Dr. Jamal Abdin
M.D.
Farmington, AR
Dr. Timothy Abels
MD
Batesville, AR
Dr. Bryan Abernathy
M.D
Fayetteville, AR
Dr. Jose Abiseid
M.D.
Clinton, AR
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarence Kemp, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Clarence Kemp, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Paragould, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Clarence Kemp, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Clarence Kemp, M.D. wrote 11,326 Medicare Part D claims totaling $582K in drug costs for 588 beneficiaries.
What is Clarence Kemp, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Clarence Kemp, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2/100 (Quality: 71.1, Cost: 46.5). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Clarence Kemp, M.D. located? ▼
Clarence Kemp, M.D. is located at 5 MARKET PL, Paragould, AR, 72450. Phone: (870) 236-4001.
What is Clarence Kemp, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Clarence Kemp, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700849684, issued on 04/11/2006.
Does Clarence Kemp, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Clarence Kemp, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $393K in brand drug costs.
Does Clarence Kemp, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Clarence Kemp, M.D. had 866 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 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 Clarence Kemp, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Clarence Kemp, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Clarence Kemp, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Clarence Kemp, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,326 Part D claims and 588 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Clarence Kemp, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Clarence Kemp, M.D.'s NPI is 1700849684 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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