2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1194747691 MD
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JAMES KLEIN, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in TUCSON, Arizona. 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
49
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JAMES KLEIN, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TUCSON, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 49 claims across 15 beneficiaries — 39% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JAMES KLEIN, MD filed 49 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TUCSON, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES KLEIN, MD 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).

JAMES KLEIN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/24/2006

NPI 1194747691

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

49 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Arizona

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Colon & Rectal Surgery 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).

JAMES KLEIN, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider practicing in TUCSON, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1194747691. 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.

JAMES KLEIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1601 N TUCSON BLVD, TUCSON, AZ, 85716, with a listed phone of (520) 795-9484. NPI 1194747691 was issued on 07/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KLEIN 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 49 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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

1601 N TUCSON BLVD
TUCSON, AZ 85716

Provider Details

NPI 1194747691
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/24/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JAMES KLEIN, MD — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 49 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.

49
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
77
Total Day Supply
1,920
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How JAMES KLEIN, MD fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES KLEIN, MD's 49 claims are below the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES KLEIN, MD's specialty?
JAMES KLEIN, MD specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES KLEIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES KLEIN, MD wrote 49 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES KLEIN, MD located?
JAMES KLEIN, MD is located at 1601 N TUCSON BLVD, TUCSON, AZ, 85716. Phone: (520) 795-9484.
What is JAMES KLEIN, MD's NPI number?
JAMES KLEIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194747691, issued on 07/24/2006.
Does JAMES KLEIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES KLEIN, MD's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JAMES KLEIN, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES KLEIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 49 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES KLEIN, MD's credentials?
JAMES KLEIN, MD's NPI is 1194747691 with credentials MD. 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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