2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1396717229 D.O.
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Kevin Preston, D.O.

Gastroenterology Physician in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 16,567 in Gastroenterology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 308 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Kevin Preston, D.O. filed 1,271 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, prescribing 93% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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 Preston, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,271 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

Kevin Preston, D.O. 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 Kevin Preston, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/04/2006

NPI 1396717229

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,271 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Largest specialties in South Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Physical Therapist — 5.6%Physical Therapist5.6%Pharmacist — 5.5%Pharmacist5.5%Registered Nurse — 4.8%Registered Nurse4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.7%Family Nurse Practitioner4.7%Mental Health Counselor — 4%Mental Health Counselor4%Physician Assistant — 3.7%Physician Assistant3.7%Gastroenterology Physician — 0.2%Gastroenterology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in South Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gastroenterology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 Preston, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 101 TOWER ROAD, Dakota Dunes, SD, 57049, with a listed phone of (605) 217-4310. NPI 1396717229 was issued on 02/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Preston 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 1,271 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 308 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $209K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

101 TOWER ROAD
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049

Provider Details

NPI 1396717229
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/04/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Kevin Preston, D.O. — brand share 7.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,271 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.

1,271
Total Claims
$209K
Total Drug Cost
308
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,995
Total Day Supply
52,645
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$146K
Generic Drug Cost
$63K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 165, 75-84: 104, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kevin Preston, D.O. 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
Omeprazole
456
Pantoprazole Sodium
180
Metoclopramide Hcl
112
Dicyclomine Hcl
77
Mesalamine
55
Budesonide Dr
Budesonide
51
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
26
Azathioprine
20
Prednisone
19
Constulose
Lactulose
16

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How Kevin Preston, D.O. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

Kevin Preston, D.O.'s 1,271 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in South Dakota

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kevin Preston, D.O.'s specialty?
Kevin Preston, D.O. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Kevin Preston, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kevin Preston, D.O. wrote 1,271 Medicare Part D claims totaling $209K in drug costs for 308 beneficiaries.
Where is Kevin Preston, D.O. located?
Kevin Preston, D.O. is located at 101 TOWER ROAD, Dakota Dunes, SD, 57049. Phone: (605) 217-4310.
What is Kevin Preston, D.O.'s NPI number?
Kevin Preston, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396717229, issued on 02/04/2006.
Does Kevin Preston, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kevin Preston, D.O.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $146K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kevin Preston, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kevin Preston, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium, Metoclopramide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kevin Preston, D.O. accept Medicare?
Kevin Preston, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,271 Part D claims and 308 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kevin Preston, D.O.'s credentials?
Kevin Preston, D.O.'s NPI is 1396717229 with credentials D.O.. 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.
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.