2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1174595631 MD
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KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD

Adult Medicine Physician in WHEELING, West Virginia. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 323 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.1061/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WHEELING, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 323 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1061/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1061 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,686 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)

KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD 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).

KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2006

NPI 1174595631

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,686 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

MIPS final score

94.1061/100 11.006100000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within West Virginia

1. Adult Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Medicine Physician share within West Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.1061/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Medicine Physician) — 94.1061/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Adult Medicine Physician) — 94.1061/100 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).

KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in WHEELING, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1174595631. 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.

KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 MEDICAL PARK STE 702, WHEELING, WV, 26003, with a listed phone of (304) 243-2945. NPI 1174595631 was issued on 02/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KOCHENBACH 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 3,686 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 323 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $337K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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 94.1061/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.4655), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

1 MEDICAL PARK STE 702
WHEELING, WV 26003

Provider Details

NPI 1174595631
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/07/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.1061
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.4655
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, 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.

WHEELING HOSPITAL INC
WHEELING, WV

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 · Typical

KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,686 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.

3,686
Total Claims
$337K
Total Drug Cost
323
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,971
Total Day Supply
264,781
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$281K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K
Antibiotic Claims
60

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 184, 75-84: 94, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
239
Atorvastatin Calcium
222
Levothyroxine Sodium
207
Rosuvastatin Calcium
169
Sertraline Hcl
167
Amlodipine Besylate
165
Losartan Potassium
135
Hydrochlorothiazide
116
Metoprolol Succinate
112
Omeprazole
101

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD's 3,686 claims are above the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KOCHENBACH.

Compare Adult Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD's specialty?
KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in WHEELING, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD wrote 3,686 Medicare Part D claims totaling $337K in drug costs for 323 beneficiaries.
What is KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD's Medicare quality score?
KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1061/100 (Quality: 78.4655). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD located?
KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD is located at 1 MEDICAL PARK STE 702, WHEELING, WV, 26003. Phone: (304) 243-2945.
What is KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD's NPI number?
KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174595631, issued on 02/07/2006.
Does KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $281K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD accept Medicare?
KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,686 Part D claims and 323 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD's credentials?
KATHERINE KOCHENBACH, MD's NPI is 1174595631 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).

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