2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1619639150 NP-C
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JOEL KIRST, NP-C

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in RAPID CITY, South Dakota. 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
349
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 579
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$18.34
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOEL KIRST, NP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 349 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.5814/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
349
Part D claims, 2023
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.

JOEL KIRST, NP-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOEL KIRST, NP-C practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 JOEL KIRST, NP-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/12/2021

NPI 1619639150

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,267 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

349 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 579

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within South Dakota

1. Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within South Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOEL KIRST, NP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 97.5814/100 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).

JOEL KIRST, NP-C is a Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider practicing in RAPID CITY, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP-C. NPI: 1619639150. 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.

JOEL KIRST, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding NP-C credentials at 1635 CAREGIVER CIR, RAPID CITY, SD, 57702, with a listed phone of (605) 755-6100. NPI 1619639150 was issued on 10/12/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIRST 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 349 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.0%. 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 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,267 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 579 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

1635 CAREGIVER CIR
RAPID CITY, SD 57702

Provider Details

NPI 1619639150
Specialty Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials NP-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/12/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOEL KIRST, NP-C 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.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF THE BLACK HILLS INC
RAPID CITY, SD
RAPID CITY EMERGENCY SERVICES PA
RAPID CITY, SD

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 JOEL KIRST, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Exact Sciences Corporation

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.

349
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
379
Total Day Supply
8,780
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
185 (53.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 52, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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
89
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
38
Tramadol Hcl
32
Gabapentin
29
Methylprednisolone
20
Pregabalin
19
Methocarbamol
16
Celecoxib
15
Baclofen
13
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
12

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

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How JOEL KIRST, NP-C fits within the Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,267
Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
579
Avg Claims per Provider

JOEL KIRST, NP-C's 349 claims are below the specialty average of 579.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KIRST.

Compare Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOEL KIRST, NP-C's specialty?
JOEL KIRST, NP-C specializes in Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in RAPID CITY, South Dakota. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does JOEL KIRST, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOEL KIRST, NP-C wrote 349 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
What is JOEL KIRST, NP-C's Medicare quality score?
JOEL KIRST, NP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOEL KIRST, NP-C located?
JOEL KIRST, NP-C is located at 1635 CAREGIVER CIR, RAPID CITY, SD, 57702. Phone: (605) 755-6100.
What is JOEL KIRST, NP-C's NPI number?
JOEL KIRST, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619639150, issued on 10/12/2021.
Does JOEL KIRST, NP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOEL KIRST, NP-C had 185 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.0%.
How many Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,267 Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 579 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOEL KIRST, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOEL KIRST, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOEL KIRST, NP-C accept Medicare?
JOEL KIRST, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 349 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOEL KIRST, NP-C's credentials?
JOEL KIRST, NP-C's NPI is 1619639150 with credentials NP-C. 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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