2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1316906282 M.D.
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Kevin Nahigian, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Columbia, 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 25,775 in Orthopaedic Surgery 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
886
Medicare Part D claims · 226 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
93.9/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$234.54
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Kevin Nahigian, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 886 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.9/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
886
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.

Kevin Nahigian, 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

94 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Where Kevin Nahigian, M.D. sits

This provider among orthopaedic surgery physician peers

Across the 8,194 orthopaedic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kevin Nahigian, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 88% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 83% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Kevin Nahigian, M.D.-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one orthopaedic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kevin Nahigian, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Kevin Nahigian, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Nahigian, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2006

NPI 1316906282

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,775 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

886 173% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

93.9/100 10.8 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

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

South Carolina providers
Pharmacist - 6.2%Pharmacist6.2%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.5%Physical Therapist4.5%Behavior Technician - 3.8%Behavior Technician3.8%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.7%Speech-Language Pathologist3.7%Orthopaedic Surgery Physician - 0.5%Orthopaedic Surgery Physician0.5%
Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.9/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 93.9/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.9%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 93.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
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 Nahigian, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 810 MALLET HILL RD, Columbia, SC, 29223, with a listed phone of (803) 419-6646. NPI 1316906282 was issued on 03/20/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 886 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 226 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.7, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,775 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

810 MALLET HILL RD
Columbia, SC 29223

Provider Details

NPI 1316906282
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.8905
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.7262
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 Kevin Nahigian, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$235

Largest payer

restor3d, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

886
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
226
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
925
Total Day Supply
15,805
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
197 (22.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
84

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kevin Nahigian, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Nabumetone
198
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
178
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
137
Celecoxib
100
Meloxicam
77
Clindamycin Hcl
66
Mupirocin
52
Methylprednisolone
20
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
15
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
14

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How Kevin Nahigian, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,775
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

Kevin Nahigian, M.D.'s 886 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery 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 South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kevin Nahigian, M.D.'s specialty?
Kevin Nahigian, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Columbia, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kevin Nahigian, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kevin Nahigian, M.D. wrote 886 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 226 beneficiaries.
What is Kevin Nahigian, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Kevin Nahigian, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.9/100 (Quality: 84.7, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kevin Nahigian, M.D. located?
Kevin Nahigian, M.D. is located at 810 MALLET HILL RD, Columbia, SC, 29223. Phone: (803) 419-6646.
What is Kevin Nahigian, M.D.'s NPI number?
Kevin Nahigian, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316906282, issued on 03/20/2006.
Does Kevin Nahigian, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Kevin Nahigian, M.D. had 197 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.2%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,775 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kevin Nahigian, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kevin Nahigian, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Nabumetone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kevin Nahigian, M.D. accept Medicare?
Kevin Nahigian, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 886 Part D claims and 226 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kevin Nahigian, M.D.'s credentials?
Kevin Nahigian, M.D.'s NPI is 1316906282 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.
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).

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

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

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