NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1497281521 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Kevin Kohler, M.D.
Pediatrics Physician in Winterhaven, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 80,576 in Pediatrics 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 31% 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
Kevin Kohler, M.D. filed 2,546 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in Winterhaven, California, prescribing 65% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 65%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥87th
- 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.
Kevin Kohler, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,546 ≥ 87th percentile 87% 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
✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kevin Kohler, M.D. 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 Kevin Kohler, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatrics Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,546 234% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among California 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 Pediatrics 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).
Kevin Kohler, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 401 PICACHO RD, Winterhaven, CA, 92283, with a listed phone of (760) 572-4100. NPI 1497281521 was issued on 05/10/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,546 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $419K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 65% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,576 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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 | 1497281521 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatrics Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/10/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kevin Kohler, 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.
Dhhs Phs Ihs Phoenix Area
Winterhaven, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kevin Kohler, M.D.. To verify Kevin Kohler, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Kevin Kohler, M.D. - brand share 31.0%
Pediatrics Physician average
31% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 2,546 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.
2,546
Total Claims
$419K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,208
- Total Day Supply
- 91,649
- Brand vs Generic
- 31% brand / 65% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $400K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $18K
- Opioid Claims
- 57 (2.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 20
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.27
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 47, 75-84: 24, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kevin Kohler, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ozempic
Ozempic
142 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
134 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
131 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
111 claims
- Jardiance
Jardiance
109 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
101 claims
- Synthroid
Synthroid
95 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
72 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 142 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 134 |
| Lisinopril | 131 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 111 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 109 |
| Losartan Potassium | 101 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 95 |
| Omeprazole | 72 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 69 |
| Single Use Swab Alcohol Antiseptic Pads | 64 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatrics Physician Overview
How Kevin Kohler, M.D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.
80,576
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider
Kevin Kohler, M.D.'s 2,546 claims are above the specialty average of 762.
Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kohler.
Dr. Subha Aahlad
M.D.
Foster City, CA
Dr. Rebecca Aaronson
MD
Panorama City, CA
Dr. Gregorio Abad-Santos
M.D.
Long Beach, CA
Dr. Michelle Abajian
MD
La Canada, CA
Dr. Joseph Abapo
MD
Riverside, CA
Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatrics Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.
Healthcare Guides
Learn more about finding, verifying, and understanding healthcare providers.
How to Find a Doctor
Step-by-step guide to choosing a provider
Verify Credentials
Check NPI, board certification & license status
Medical Specialties Explained
Who treats what and how specialties differ
Understanding Medicare Claims Data
What prescribing data reveals about a provider
In-Network vs Out-of-Network
How insurance networks affect your costs
Telehealth Guide
Virtual care options and coverage in 2026
Explore California
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kevin Kohler, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kevin Kohler, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in Winterhaven, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kevin Kohler, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kevin Kohler, M.D. wrote 2,546 Medicare Part D claims totaling $419K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
Where is Kevin Kohler, M.D. located? ▼
Kevin Kohler, M.D. is located at 401 PICACHO RD, Winterhaven, CA, 92283. Phone: (760) 572-4100.
What is Kevin Kohler, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kevin Kohler, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497281521, issued on 05/10/2017.
Does Kevin Kohler, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kevin Kohler, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $400K in brand drug costs.
Does Kevin Kohler, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kevin Kohler, M.D. had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 80,576 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kevin Kohler, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kevin Kohler, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kevin Kohler, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kevin Kohler, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,546 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kevin Kohler, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kevin Kohler, M.D.'s NPI is 1497281521 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.