2026 NPPES data Gynecologic Oncology Physician NPI 1497759773 MD
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KENNETH COFER, MD

Gynecologic Oncology Physician in KNOXVILLE, 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
546
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Gynecologic Oncology Physician avg: 188
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$13.65
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH COFER, MD is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 546 claims across 151 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $13.65 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNETH COFER, MD filed 546 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH COFER, MD 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).

KENNETH COFER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2005

NPI 1497759773

Primary specialty

Gynecologic Oncology Physician

Niche

1,360 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

546 190% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 188

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Gynecologic Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Gynecologic Oncology Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gynecologic Oncology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Gynecologic Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gynecologic Oncology 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).

KENNETH COFER, MD is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497759773. 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 COFER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1915 WHITE AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37916, with a listed phone of (865) 331-1720. NPI 1497759773 was issued on 06/02/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COFER 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 546 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $150K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.1%. 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.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,360 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 188 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

1915 WHITE AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916

Provider Details

NPI 1497759773
Specialty Gynecologic Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/02/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH COFER, 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.

THOMPSON ONCOLOGY GROUP
KNOXVILLE, 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).

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 KENNETH COFER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$14

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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 · Typical

KENNETH COFER, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 546 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.

546
Total Claims
$150K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
704
Total Day Supply
13,723
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$141K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
126 (23.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 82, 75-84: 37, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
87
Estradiol
53
Dexamethasone
45
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
32
Metoclopramide Hcl
28
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
23
Lorazepam
21
Ondansetron Hcl
21
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
20
Eliquis
Apixaban
17

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

Gynecologic Oncology Physician Overview

How KENNETH COFER, MD fits within the Gynecologic Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

1,360
Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in US
49
States with Gynecologic Oncology Physician
188
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH COFER, MD's 546 claims are above the specialty average of 188.

Nearby Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Gynecologic Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH COFER, MD's specialty?
KENNETH COFER, MD specializes in Gynecologic Oncology Physician and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH COFER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH COFER, MD wrote 546 Medicare Part D claims totaling $150K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH COFER, MD located?
KENNETH COFER, MD is located at 1915 WHITE AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37916. Phone: (865) 331-1720.
What is KENNETH COFER, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH COFER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497759773, issued on 06/02/2005.
Does KENNETH COFER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH COFER, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $141K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNETH COFER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH COFER, MD had 126 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.1%.
How many Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,360 Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider writes 188 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH COFER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH COFER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Estradiol, Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH COFER, MD accept Medicare?
KENNETH COFER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 546 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH COFER, MD's credentials?
KENNETH COFER, MD's NPI is 1497759773 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.
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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