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2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1326160680 M.D.
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Psychiatry Physician in Washington, District of Columbia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 53,171 in Psychiatry 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
264
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Kenneth Smothers, M.D. filed 264 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in Washington, District of Columbia, prescribing 80% generic.
- 264
- Part D claims, 2023
- 80%
- generic prescribing
- ≥49th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1326160680 · Psychiatry Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1326160680
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MEGA 53K Psychiatry Physician
- RX-LIGHT 264
- BOOK-THIN 420 in District of Columbia
- PHOTO-ENUM Margaret Tucholska · 2007
Kenneth Smothers, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
264 ≥ 49th percentile 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Kenneth Smothers, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Kenneth Smothers, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
264 75% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in District of Columbia
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among District of Columbia 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 Psychiatry 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1326160680 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/05/2007 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kenneth Smothers, M.D. - brand share 20.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 264 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.
264
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 264
- Total Day Supply
- 2,440
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.97
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kenneth Smothers, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
104 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
52 claims
- Trintellix
Trintellix
52 claims
- Mirtazapine 15
Mirtazapine
15 claims
- Lorazepam 13
Lorazepam
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 104 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 52 |
| Trintellix Vortioxetine Hydrobromide | 52 |
| Mirtazapine | 15 |
| Lorazepam | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Kenneth Smothers, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
53,171
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider
Kenneth Smothers, M.D.'s 264 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.
Nationwide Psychiatry Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Smothers, both outside District of Columbia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in District of Columbia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smothers.
One of 420 Psychiatry Physician providers enrolled in District of Columbia, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Waseem Abdallah
M.D.
Washington, DC
Dr. Waliah Abdul-Razaq
MD
Washington, DC
Dr. Kathryn Abell
DO
Washington, DC
Dr. Kristen Abrams
M.D.
Washington, DC
Dr. Otema Adade
MD
Washington, DC
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Smothers, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kenneth Smothers, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Washington, District of Columbia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kenneth Smothers, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kenneth Smothers, M.D. wrote 264 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is Kenneth Smothers, M.D. located? ▼
Kenneth Smothers, M.D. is located at 3801 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, Washington, DC, 20008. Phone: (202) 364-0035.
What is Kenneth Smothers, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kenneth Smothers, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326160680, issued on 04/05/2007.
Does Kenneth Smothers, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kenneth Smothers, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 53,171 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kenneth Smothers, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kenneth Smothers, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buspirone Hcl, Trazodone Hcl, Trintellix. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kenneth Smothers, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kenneth Smothers, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 264 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kenneth Smothers, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kenneth Smothers, M.D.'s NPI is 1326160680 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
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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