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2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1992798235 M.D., FAAC
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Interventional Cardiology Physician in Charleston, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,400 in Interventional Cardiology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 377 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$41.36
2 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 Hanger, M.D., FAAC filed 2,429 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Cardiology Physician in Charleston, South Carolina, prescribing 81% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- 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 Hanger, M.D., FAAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,429 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Hanger, M.D., FAAC 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 Hanger, M.D., FAAC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Interventional Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,429 19% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina 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 Interventional Cardiology 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 Hanger, M.D., FAAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D., FAAC credentials at 171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC, 29425, with a listed phone of (843) 792-1414. NPI 1992798235 was issued on 08/23/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,429 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 377 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $577K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count.
Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,400 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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 | 1992798235 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D., FAAC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/23/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC 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.
University Medical Associates OF The Medical University OF South Carol
Charleston, SC
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 Hanger, M.D., FAAC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$41
Largest payer
Boston Scientific 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC - brand share 19.0%
Interventional Cardiology Physician average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 2,429 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.
2,429
Total Claims
$577K
Total Drug Cost
377
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,166
- Total Day Supply
- 183,722
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $531K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $47K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.78
- Gender Split
- 47% female / 53% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 33, 65-74: 147, 75-84: 151, 85+: 46
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
249 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
241 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
199 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
144 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
144 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
133 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
102 claims
- Spironolactone 95
Spironolactone
95 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 249 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 241 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 199 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 144 |
| Furosemide | 144 |
| Carvedilol | 133 |
| Lisinopril | 102 |
| Spironolactone | 95 |
| Losartan Potassium | 91 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 83 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview
How Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
3,400
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider
Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC's 2,429 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.
Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hanger.
Dr. Summer Aldrugh
M.D.
Columbia, SC
Faisal Alkhatib Tamimi
Columbia, SC
Dr. Nicholas Amoroso
M.D.
Pawleys Island, SC
Dr. Kazim Aykent
MD
Florence, SC
Dr. Gerald Bauknight
MD
Columbia, SC
Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC's specialty? ▼
Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in Charleston, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D., FAAC.
How much does Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC wrote 2,429 Medicare Part D claims totaling $577K in drug costs for 377 beneficiaries.
Where is Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC located? ▼
Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC is located at 171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC, 29425. Phone: (843) 792-1414.
What is Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC's NPI number? ▼
Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992798235, issued on 08/23/2005.
Does Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $531K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,400 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC accept Medicare? ▼
Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,429 Part D claims and 377 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC's credentials? ▼
Kenneth Hanger, M.D., FAAC's NPI is 1992798235 with credentials M.D., FAAC. 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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