2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1336318518 M.D.
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KAI POPE, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in CLEARWATER, Florida. 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
164
Medicare Part D claims · 89 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KAI POPE, M.D. filed 164 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in CLEARWATER, Florida, prescribing 93% generic.

164
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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KAI POPE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

164 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KAI POPE, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about KAI POPE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/21/2008

NPI 1336318518

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

784 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

164 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,070

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Florida

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative 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).

KAI POPE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL, 33760, with a listed phone of (727) 586-4432. NPI 1336318518 was issued on 02/21/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POPE 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 164 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 89 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.3%. 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 784 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,070 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

5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD
CLEARWATER, FL 33760

Provider Details

NPI 1336318518
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/21/2008

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KAI POPE, M.D.. To verify KAI POPE, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KAI POPE, M.D. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 164 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.

164
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
89
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
172
Total Day Supply
3,248
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$708
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
53 (32.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
85.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.99
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lorazepam
24
Morphine Sulfate
24

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How KAI POPE, M.D. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

784
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2,070
Avg Claims per Provider

KAI POPE, M.D.'s 164 claims are below the specialty average of 2,070.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAI POPE, M.D.'s specialty?
KAI POPE, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in CLEARWATER, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KAI POPE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAI POPE, M.D. wrote 164 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 89 beneficiaries.
Where is KAI POPE, M.D. located?
KAI POPE, M.D. is located at 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL, 33760. Phone: (727) 586-4432.
What is KAI POPE, M.D.'s NPI number?
KAI POPE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336318518, issued on 02/21/2008.
Does KAI POPE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAI POPE, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $708 in brand drug costs.
Does KAI POPE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KAI POPE, M.D. had 53 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.3%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 784 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 2,070 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAI POPE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAI POPE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Morphine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAI POPE, M.D. accept Medicare?
KAI POPE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 164 Part D claims and 89 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAI POPE, M.D.'s credentials?
KAI POPE, M.D.'s NPI is 1336318518 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.
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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