2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1598724726 MD
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KELLY ALFORD, MD

Nephrology Physician in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. 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
891
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
15.5683/100
▼ 68 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KELLY ALFORD, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KANSAS CITY, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 891 claims across 181 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 15.5683/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KELLY ALFORD, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 15.5683 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 891 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)

KELLY ALFORD, 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).

KELLY ALFORD, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/17/2006

NPI 1598724726

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

891 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

15.5683/100 67.5317% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Nephrology Physician share within Missouri

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Missouri

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KELLY ALFORD, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
15.5683/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 15.5683/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%15.6%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 15.5683/100 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).

KELLY ALFORD, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in KANSAS CITY, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1598724726. 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.

KELLY ALFORD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6530 TROOST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64131, with a listed phone of (816) 361-0670. NPI 1598724726 was issued on 03/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALFORD 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 891 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend. 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 15.5683/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 51.8944), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

6530 TROOST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131

Provider Details

NPI 1598724726
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

15.5683
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
51.8944
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KELLY ALFORD, 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.

KIDNEY ASSOCIATES OF KANSAS CITY PC
LEES SUMMIT, MO

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

891
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,970
Total Day Supply
58,617
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.58
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 59, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
72
Torsemide
65
Metoprolol Succinate
53
Spironolactone
52
Carvedilol
47
Lisinopril
47
Furosemide
45
Calcitriol
36
Losartan Potassium
30
Chlorthalidone
29

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How KELLY ALFORD, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

KELLY ALFORD, MD's 891 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KELLY ALFORD, MD's specialty?
KELLY ALFORD, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does KELLY ALFORD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KELLY ALFORD, MD wrote 891 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
What is KELLY ALFORD, MD's Medicare quality score?
KELLY ALFORD, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 15.5683/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 51.8944). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KELLY ALFORD, MD located?
KELLY ALFORD, MD is located at 6530 TROOST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64131. Phone: (816) 361-0670.
What is KELLY ALFORD, MD's NPI number?
KELLY ALFORD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598724726, issued on 03/17/2006.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KELLY ALFORD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KELLY ALFORD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Torsemide, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KELLY ALFORD, MD accept Medicare?
KELLY ALFORD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 891 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KELLY ALFORD, MD's credentials?
KELLY ALFORD, MD's NPI is 1598724726 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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