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Kai Watkins, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Bel Air, Maryland. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 331,761 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration — see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 197 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.2/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Kai Watkins, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.2/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,869 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.2/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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.

Kai Watkins, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

80 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Where Kai Watkins, MD sits

This provider among student in an organized health care education/training program peers

Across the 12,645 student in an organized health care education/training program providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kai Watkins, MD writes more Part D claims than 88% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 29% — placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

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volume — percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality — percentile: 30Kai Watkins, MD — Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality — percentile: 29
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one student in an organized health care education/training program peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kai Watkins, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Kai Watkins, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2016

NPI 1114371945

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,869 307% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

80.2/100 2.9 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 14.1%Behavior Technician14.1%Clinical Social Worker — 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Home Health Aide — 4.4%Home Health Aide4.4%Physical Therapist — 3.9%Physical Therapist3.9%Pharmacist — 3.6%Pharmacist3.6%
Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Kai Watkins, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.2/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 80.2/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.2%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 80.2/100 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).

Kai Watkins, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 12 MEDSTAR BLVD, Bel Air, MD, 21015, with a listed phone of (410) 877-8088. NPI 1114371945 was issued on 04/18/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Watkins 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 1,869 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 197 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $153K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 90% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.7, Cost 53.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

12 MEDSTAR BLVD
Bel Air, MD 21015

Provider Details

NPI 1114371945
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/18/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.1797
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.6904
Quality
53.4937
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Kai Watkins, MD 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.

Agape Physical Therapy And Sports Rehabilitation LP
Forest Hill, MD
Medstar Medical Group II LLC
Bel Air, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Kai Watkins, MD — brand share 9.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average

9% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,869 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.

1,869
Total Claims
$153K
Total Drug Cost
197
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,461
Total Day Supply
130,413
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$104K
Generic Drug Cost
$48K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 98, 75-84: 49, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kai Watkins, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
143
Amlodipine Besylate
93
Losartan Potassium
81
Lisinopril
71
Levothyroxine Sodium
67
Rosuvastatin Calcium
62
Gabapentin
60
Pantoprazole Sodium
48
Hydrochlorothiazide
40
Fluticasone Propionate
39

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How Kai Watkins, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

Kai Watkins, MD's 1,869 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kai Watkins, MD's specialty?
Kai Watkins, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Bel Air, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kai Watkins, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kai Watkins, MD wrote 1,869 Medicare Part D claims totaling $153K in drug costs for 197 beneficiaries.
What is Kai Watkins, MD's Medicare quality score?
Kai Watkins, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.2/100 (Quality: 76.7, Cost: 53.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kai Watkins, MD located?
Kai Watkins, MD is located at 12 MEDSTAR BLVD, Bel Air, MD, 21015. Phone: (410) 877-8088.
What is Kai Watkins, MD's NPI number?
Kai Watkins, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114371945, issued on 04/18/2016.
Does Kai Watkins, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kai Watkins, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $104K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kai Watkins, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kai Watkins, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kai Watkins, MD accept Medicare?
Kai Watkins, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,869 Part D claims and 197 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kai Watkins, MD's credentials?
Kai Watkins, MD's NPI is 1114371945 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.