2026 NPPES data Allergy Physician NPI 1184617441 M.D.
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KENNETH BABE, M.D.

Allergy Physician in GALLATIN, Tennessee. 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
677
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Allergy Physician avg: 755
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.1279/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH BABE, M.D. is a Allergy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GALLATIN, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 677 claims across 137 beneficiaries — 26% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KENNETH BABE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1279 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 677 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)

KENNETH BABE, M.D. 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).

KENNETH BABE, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2005

NPI 1184617441

Primary specialty

Allergy Physician

Niche

1,019 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

677 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 755

MIPS final score

97.1279/100 14.027900000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Allergy Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENNETH BABE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Allergy Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1279/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Allergy Physician) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.1%
MIPS final score (Allergy Physician) — 97.1279/100 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).

KENNETH BABE, M.D. is a Allergy Physician provider practicing in GALLATIN, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1184617441. 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.

KENNETH BABE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 528 HARTSVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN, 37066, with a listed phone of (615) 480-3205. NPI 1184617441 was issued on 08/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BABE 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 677 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $179K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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 97.1279/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6458), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,019 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 755 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

528 HARTSVILLE PIKE
GALLATIN, TN 37066

Provider Details

NPI 1184617441
Specialty Allergy Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/23/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.1279
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6458
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH BABE, 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.

ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PC
NASHVILLE, TN

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 · Above average

KENNETH BABE, M.D. — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 677 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.

677
Total Claims
$179K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,224
Total Day Supply
34,317
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$162K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
46

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
70% female / 30% 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
Fluticasone Propionate
126
Azelastine Hcl
91
Montelukast Sodium
71
Famotidine
54
Prednisone
40
Ipratropium Bromide
28
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
27
Advair Diskus
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
25
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
23
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
21

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

Allergy Physician Overview

How KENNETH BABE, M.D. fits within the Allergy Physician landscape nationally.

1,019
Allergy Physician Providers in US
49
States with Allergy Physician
755
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH BABE, M.D.'s 677 claims are below the specialty average of 755.

Nearby Allergy Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH BABE, M.D.'s specialty?
KENNETH BABE, M.D. specializes in Allergy Physician and practices in GALLATIN, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KENNETH BABE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH BABE, M.D. wrote 677 Medicare Part D claims totaling $179K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
What is KENNETH BABE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KENNETH BABE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (Quality: 85.6458). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNETH BABE, M.D. located?
KENNETH BABE, M.D. is located at 528 HARTSVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN, 37066. Phone: (615) 480-3205.
What is KENNETH BABE, M.D.'s NPI number?
KENNETH BABE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184617441, issued on 08/23/2005.
Does KENNETH BABE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH BABE, M.D.'s prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $162K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,019 Allergy Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Allergy Physician provider writes 755 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH BABE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH BABE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH BABE, M.D. accept Medicare?
KENNETH BABE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 677 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH BABE, M.D.'s credentials?
KENNETH BABE, M.D.'s NPI is 1184617441 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.
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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