2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1821017088 M.D., M.P.H.
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HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. 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
118
Medicare Part D claims · Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$37.73
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 118 claims — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $37.73 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. filed 118 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2006

NPI 1821017088

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

763 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

118 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,134

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Virginia

1. Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., M.P.H.. NPI: 1821017088. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D., M.P.H. credentials at 4509 WHITECHAPEL DR, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23455, with a listed phone of (757) 460-4655. NPI 1821017088 was issued on 07/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KULBERG 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 118 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 763 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,134 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

4509 WHITECHAPEL DR
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455

Provider Details

NPI 1821017088
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D., M.P.H.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/19/2006

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 HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$38

Largest payer

Indivior 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 118 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.

118
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
163
Total Day Supply
4,811
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
33
Duloxetine Hcl
17
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
17
Gabapentin
13
Trazodone Hcl
13

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

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

763
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,134
Avg Claims per Provider

HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H.'s 118 claims are below the specialty average of 1,134.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H.'s specialty?
HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. specializes in Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. Credentials: M.D., M.P.H..
How much does HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. wrote 118 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. located?
HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. is located at 4509 WHITECHAPEL DR, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23455. Phone: (757) 460-4655.
What is HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H.'s NPI number?
HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821017088, issued on 07/19/2006.
Does HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 763 Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,134 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Duloxetine Hcl, Suboxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. accept Medicare?
HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H. appears in CMS Medicare data with 118 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H.'s credentials?
HEIDI KULBERG, M.D., M.P.H.'s NPI is 1821017088 with credentials M.D., M.P.H.. 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.
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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