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KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D.

Neurology Physician in GREENBELT, Maryland. 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
641
Medicare Part D claims · 173 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.3563/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
55 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENBELT, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 641 claims across 173 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3563/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.1K across 55 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3563/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 641 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.3563/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
641
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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 KUDELKO, 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 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH KUDELKO, 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 KUDELKO, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/28/2005

NPI 1295725349

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

641 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

83.3563/100 0.2563000000000102% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Neurology Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.3563/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 83.3563/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.4%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 83.3563/100 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 KUDELKO, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in GREENBELT, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1295725349. 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 KUDELKO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7500 HANOVER PKWY, GREENBELT, MD, 20770, with a listed phone of (301) 982-7944. NPI 1295725349 was issued on 10/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KUDELKO 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 641 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $312K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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 83.3563/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.4835, Cost 74.543), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

7500 HANOVER PKWY
GREENBELT, MD 20770

Provider Details

NPI 1295725349
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/28/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.3563
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.4835
Quality
74.543
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH KUDELKO, 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.

NEUROLOGICAL MEDICINE, P.A.
GREENBELT, MD

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

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

UCB, Inc.

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 · Generic-heavy

KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 641 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.

641
Total Claims
$312K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,643
Total Day Supply
48,574
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$256K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K
Opioid Claims
14 (2.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 70, 75-84: 55, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Donepezil Hcl
67
Memantine Hcl
62
Gabapentin
55
Levetiracetam
43
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
28
Pregabalin
25
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
23
Trazodone Hcl
23
Lacosamide
18
Phenobarbital
18

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D.'s 641 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D.'s specialty?
KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in GREENBELT, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. wrote 641 Medicare Part D claims totaling $312K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
What is KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3563/100 (Quality: 77.4835, Cost: 74.543). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. located?
KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. is located at 7500 HANOVER PKWY, GREENBELT, MD, 20770. Phone: (301) 982-7944.
What is KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D.'s NPI number?
KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295725349, issued on 10/28/2005.
Does KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $256K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Memantine Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. accept Medicare?
KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 641 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D.'s credentials?
KENNETH KUDELKO, M.D.'s NPI is 1295725349 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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