2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1477528321 M.D.
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KENNETH GRAF, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. 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
28
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
82.9676/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$241.9
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KENNETH GRAF, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9676/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 28 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.9676/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
28
Part D claims, 2023
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 GRAF, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

83 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH GRAF, 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).

What does the federal data show about KENNETH GRAF, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/22/2006

NPI 1477528321

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

28 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

82.9676/100 0.13239999999998986% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENNETH GRAF, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9676/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 82.9676/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 82.9676/100 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 GRAF, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801, with a listed phone of (828) 213-1995. NPI 1477528321 was issued on 02/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRAF 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 28 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $259 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 82.9676/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.8398, Cost 55.2239), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Provider Details

NPI 1477528321
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.9676
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.8398
Quality
55.2239
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH GRAF, 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.

COOPER SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, PA
CAMDEN, NJ

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 GRAF, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$242

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

28
Total Claims
$259
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
29
Total Day Supply
476
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$259

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How KENNETH GRAF, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH GRAF, M.D.'s 28 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GRAF.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH GRAF, M.D.'s specialty?
KENNETH GRAF, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KENNETH GRAF, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH GRAF, M.D. wrote 28 Medicare Part D claims totaling $259 in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
What is KENNETH GRAF, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KENNETH GRAF, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9676/100 (Quality: 80.8398, Cost: 55.2239). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNETH GRAF, M.D. located?
KENNETH GRAF, M.D. is located at 509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801. Phone: (828) 213-1995.
What is KENNETH GRAF, M.D.'s NPI number?
KENNETH GRAF, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477528321, issued on 02/22/2006.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KENNETH GRAF, M.D. accept Medicare?
KENNETH GRAF, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 28 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH GRAF, M.D.'s credentials?
KENNETH GRAF, M.D.'s NPI is 1477528321 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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