2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1538502562 M.D.
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KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. 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
685
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$37.0K
52 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 685 claims across 148 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $37.0K across 52 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. filed 685 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ATLANTA, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/09/2013

NPI 1538502562

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

685 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Georgia

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Cardiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology 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).

KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1538502562. 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 KUNKEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 95 COLLIER RD NW STE 2065, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, with a listed phone of (404) 605-2800. NPI 1538502562 was issued on 04/09/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KUNKEL 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 685 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $65K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

95 COLLIER RD NW STE 2065
ATLANTA, GA 30309

Provider Details

NPI 1538502562
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/09/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE KUNKEL, 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.

PIEDMONT CARDIOLOGY OF ATLANTA, LLC
ATLANTA, GA

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 KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$37.0K

Largest payer

ABIOMED

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 · Generic-heavy

KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 685 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.

685
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,666
Total Day Supply
48,837
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$55K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
39% female / 61% 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
172
Rosuvastatin Calcium
92
Atorvastatin Calcium
59
Metoprolol Succinate
37
Losartan Potassium
29
Carvedilol
22
Eliquis
Apixaban
20
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
19
Spironolactone
19
Amlodipine Besylate
17

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D.'s 685 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D.'s specialty?
KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. wrote 685 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. located?
KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. is located at 95 COLLIER RD NW STE 2065, ATLANTA, GA, 30309. Phone: (404) 605-2800.
What is KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538502562, issued on 04/09/2013.
Does KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 685 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D.'s credentials?
KATHERINE KUNKEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1538502562 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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