2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1518369560 M.D.
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JOANA KANG, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in PORTLAND, Maine. 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
174
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
MIPS score
83.3209/100
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What the federal data reveals: JOANA KANG, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PORTLAND, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 174 claims across 82 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3209/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JOANA KANG, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3209 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOANA KANG, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOANA KANG, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2014

NPI 1518369560

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

174 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

83.3209/100 0.22090000000000032% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Maine

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Maine

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOANA KANG, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.3209/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 83.3209/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 83.3209/100 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).

JOANA KANG, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in PORTLAND, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1518369560. 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.

JOANA KANG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 84 MARGINAL WAY STE 800, PORTLAND, ME, 04101, with a listed phone of (207) 774-5816. NPI 1518369560 was issued on 09/22/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KANG 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 174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend. 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 83.3209/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.5148, Cost 64.8883), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

84 MARGINAL WAY STE 800
PORTLAND, ME 04101

Provider Details

NPI 1518369560
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/22/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.3209
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.5148
Quality
64.8883
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

174
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
221
Total Day Supply
5,505
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.03
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 28, 75-84: 29, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
13

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How JOANA KANG, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

JOANA KANG, M.D.'s 174 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Maine

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOANA KANG, M.D.'s specialty?
JOANA KANG, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in PORTLAND, Maine. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOANA KANG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOANA KANG, M.D. wrote 174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
What is JOANA KANG, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOANA KANG, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3209/100 (Quality: 79.5148, Cost: 64.8883). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOANA KANG, M.D. located?
JOANA KANG, M.D. is located at 84 MARGINAL WAY STE 800, PORTLAND, ME, 04101. Phone: (207) 774-5816.
What is JOANA KANG, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOANA KANG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518369560, issued on 09/22/2014.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOANA KANG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOANA KANG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOANA KANG, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOANA KANG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 174 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOANA KANG, M.D.'s credentials?
JOANA KANG, M.D.'s NPI is 1518369560 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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