NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1477617496 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Galen Kam, M.D.
Specialist in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,608 in Specialist, 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
104
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$105.3K
38 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Galen Kam, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 104 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 104
- Part D claims, 2023
- $105.3K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Galen Kam, 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
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Galen Kam, M.D. sits
This provider among specialist peers
Across the 4,869 specialist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Galen Kam, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 13% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 23% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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 specialist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Galen Kam, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Galen Kam, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
104 93% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Galen Kam, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Specialist) - 75/100 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).
Galen Kam, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 4750 W OAKEY BLVD STE 4A, Las Vegas, NV, 89102, with a listed phone of (702) 724-8844. NPI 1477617496 was issued on 12/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 104 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $827 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 81.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 1477617496 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/21/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Galen Kam, 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.
Shasta Orthopedics And Sports Medicine A Medical Corporation
Redding, CA
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 Galen Kam, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$105.3K
Largest payer
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
104
Total Claims
$827
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 105
- Total Day Supply
- 755
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $827
- Opioid Claims
- 85 (81.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 11
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.99
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% 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 |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 60 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Galen Kam, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Galen Kam, M.D.'s 104 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Nevada
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kam.
Dr. Karen Abbott
MD
Reno, NV
Dr. Gary Abrass
M.D.
Reno, NV
Dr. George Addison
M.S. ED.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Miriam Adelson
M.D.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Paparao Adusumilli
M.D.
Nellis Afb, NV
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galen Kam, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Galen Kam, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Galen Kam, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Galen Kam, M.D. wrote 104 Medicare Part D claims totaling $827 in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
What is Galen Kam, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Galen Kam, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Galen Kam, M.D. located? ▼
Galen Kam, M.D. is located at 4750 W OAKEY BLVD STE 4A, Las Vegas, NV, 89102. Phone: (702) 724-8844.
What is Galen Kam, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Galen Kam, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477617496, issued on 12/21/2006.
Does Galen Kam, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Galen Kam, M.D. had 85 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 81.7%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Galen Kam, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Galen Kam, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Galen Kam, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Galen Kam, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 104 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Galen Kam, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Galen Kam, M.D.'s NPI is 1477617496 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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