2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1346274792 M.D.
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JONATHAN KOST, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 308 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
72.2238/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.4K
60 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JONATHAN KOST, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 308 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.2238/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.4K across 60 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JONATHAN KOST, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.2238 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,537 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)

JONATHAN KOST, 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).

JONATHAN KOST, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2006

NPI 1346274792

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,537 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

MIPS final score

72.2238/100 10.876199999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Connecticut

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JONATHAN KOST, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.2238/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 72.2238/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%72.2%
MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 72.2238/100 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).

JONATHAN KOST, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1346274792. 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.

JONATHAN KOST, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 65 MEMORIAL RD, WEST HARTFORD, CT, 06107, with a listed phone of (860) 696-2843. NPI 1346274792 was issued on 07/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KOST 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 1,537 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 308 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $396K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count, 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 72.2238/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.2533, Cost 85.5926), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

65 MEMORIAL RD
WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107

Provider Details

NPI 1346274792
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

72.2238
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.2533
Quality
85.5926
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JONATHAN KOST, 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.

SPINE AND PAIN INSTITUTE AT MIDSTATE LLC
MERIDEN, CT

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 JONATHAN KOST, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS 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 · Above average

JONATHAN KOST, M.D. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 1,537 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.

1,537
Total Claims
$396K
Total Drug Cost
308
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,817
Total Day Supply
50,347
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$242K
Generic Drug Cost
$154K
Opioid Claims
814 (53.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 113, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 58, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
130
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
101
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
100
Hydromorphone Hcl
92
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
81
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
78
Gabapentin
71
Tizanidine Hcl
63
Pregabalin
61
Lidocaine
50

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How JONATHAN KOST, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

JONATHAN KOST, M.D.'s 1,537 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JONATHAN KOST, M.D.'s specialty?
JONATHAN KOST, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JONATHAN KOST, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JONATHAN KOST, M.D. wrote 1,537 Medicare Part D claims totaling $396K in drug costs for 308 beneficiaries.
What is JONATHAN KOST, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JONATHAN KOST, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.2238/100 (Quality: 99.2533, Cost: 85.5926). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JONATHAN KOST, M.D. located?
JONATHAN KOST, M.D. is located at 65 MEMORIAL RD, WEST HARTFORD, CT, 06107. Phone: (860) 696-2843.
What is JONATHAN KOST, M.D.'s NPI number?
JONATHAN KOST, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346274792, issued on 07/10/2006.
Does JONATHAN KOST, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JONATHAN KOST, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $242K in brand drug costs.
Does JONATHAN KOST, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JONATHAN KOST, M.D. had 814 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.0%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JONATHAN KOST, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JONATHAN KOST, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Belbuca. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JONATHAN KOST, M.D. accept Medicare?
JONATHAN KOST, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,537 Part D claims and 308 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JONATHAN KOST, M.D.'s credentials?
JONATHAN KOST, M.D.'s NPI is 1346274792 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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