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2026 NPPES data Gynecologic Oncology Physician NPI 1497759773 MD
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Gynecologic Oncology Physician in Knoxville, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,364 in Gynecologic Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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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)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kenneth Cofer, MD filed 546 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gynecologic Oncology Physician in Knoxville, Tennessee, prescribing 83% generic.
- 546
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Kenneth Cofer, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
546 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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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).
What does the federal data show about Kenneth Cofer, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gynecologic Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
546 190% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Gynecologic Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gynecologic Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 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.
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%.
Gynecologic Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,364 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
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%
Gynecologic Oncology Physician average
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.
What Kenneth Cofer, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
87 claims
- Estradiol
Estradiol
53 claims
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
45 claims
- Medroxyprogesteron… 32
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
32 claims
- Metoclopramide Hcl 28
Metoclopramide Hcl
28 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 23
Ondansetron Odt
23 claims
- Lorazepam 21
Lorazepam
21 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl 21
Ondansetron Hcl
21 claims
| 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.
1,364
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.
Dr. Ronald Alvarez
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Jonathan Boone
M.D.
Knoxville, TN
Dr. Donald Chamberlain
M.D.
Chattanooga, TN
Dr. Randi Connor
M.D.
Chattanooga, TN
Dr. Stephen Depasquale
M.D.
Chattanooga, TN
Compare Gynecologic Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 1,364 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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