2026 NPPES data Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician NPI 1174715924 M.D.
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Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.

Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician in Tigard, Oregon. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 63 in Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology 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.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is — no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
571
Medicare Part D claims · 259 beneficiaries · Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician avg: 755
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.8/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.8/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 571 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.8/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
571
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

Heh Shin Kwak, 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

88 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Where Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. sits

This provider among clinical & laboratory dermatological immunology physician peers

Across the 26 clinical & laboratory dermatological immunology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 27% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 62% — 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

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Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one clinical & laboratory dermatological immunology physician peer from a representative sample of 25; the gold marker is Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Heh Shin Kwak, 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 Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/15/2007

NPI 1174715924

Primary specialty

Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician

Rare

63 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

571 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 755

MIPS final score

87.8/100 4.7 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Largest specialties in Oregon (% of in-state providers)

Mental Health Counselor — 12.1%Mental Health Counselor12.1%Massage Therapist — 4.8%Massage Therapist4.8%Counselor — 3.9%Counselor3.9%Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor — 3.5%Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor3.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator — 3.4%Case Manager/Care Coordinator3.4%Clinical Social Worker — 3.3%Clinical Social Worker3.3%Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician — 0%Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician0%
Largest specialties in Oregon (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.8/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician) — 87.8/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.8%
MIPS final score (Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician) — 87.8/100 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).

Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 18040 SW LOWER BOONES FERRY RD STE 201, Tigard, OR, 97224, with a listed phone of (503) 216-0500. NPI 1174715924 was issued on 08/15/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Kwak 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 571 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 259 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $389K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.2, Cost 74), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 63 enrolled providers across 29 states and an average of 755 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

18040 SW LOWER BOONES FERRY RD STE 201
Tigard, OR 97224

Provider Details

NPI 1174715924
Specialty Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/15/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.7624
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.1748
Quality
74.0332
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Heh Shin Kwak, 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.

Providence Health And Services Oregon
Portland, OR

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 · Generic-heavy

Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician average

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 571 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.

571
Total Claims
$389K
Total Drug Cost
259
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
665
Total Day Supply
16,963
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$365K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Heh Shin Kwak, 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
Fluocinonide
73
Clobetasol Propionate
52
Fluorouracil
48
Hydrocortisone
48
Triamcinolone Acetonide
34
Mupirocin
31
Ketoconazole
29
Spironolactone
24
Tacrolimus
22
Metronidazole
21

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

Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician Overview

How Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. fits within the Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician landscape nationally.

63
Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician Providers in US
29
States with Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician
755
Avg Claims per Provider

Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.'s 571 claims are below the specialty average of 755.

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Oregon medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.'s specialty?
Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. specializes in Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician and practices in Tigard, Oregon. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. wrote 571 Medicare Part D claims totaling $389K in drug costs for 259 beneficiaries.
What is Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.8/100 (Quality: 85.2, Cost: 74). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. located?
Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. is located at 18040 SW LOWER BOONES FERRY RD STE 201, Tigard, OR, 97224. Phone: (503) 216-0500.
What is Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.'s NPI number?
Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174715924, issued on 08/15/2007.
Does Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $365K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 63 Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician providers across 29 states in the US. The average Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician provider writes 755 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluocinonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Fluorouracil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. accept Medicare?
Heh Shin Kwak, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 571 Part D claims and 259 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.'s credentials?
Heh Shin Kwak, M.D.'s NPI is 1174715924 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.
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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