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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1891782645 MD
Verify on CMS → Kevin Vaska, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Sioux Falls, 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 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 487 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.2K
56 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kevin Vaska, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 6,550 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 94/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- 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.
Kevin Vaska, MD'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 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers
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 Vaska, MD sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kevin Vaska, MD writes more Part D claims than 84% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 75% - 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
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kevin Vaska, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kevin Vaska, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Kevin Vaska, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,550 116% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94/100 10.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Dakota
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kevin Vaska, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 94/100 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 Vaska, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6709 S MINNESOTA AVE STE 101, Sioux Falls, SD, 57108, with a listed phone of (605) 274-6300. NPI 1891782645 was issued on 10/05/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,550 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 487 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5.0 million in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1891782645 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/05/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.0008
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.7985
Quality
98.2244
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kevin Vaska, MD 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.
Huron Regional Medical Center Inc
Huron, SD
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 Kevin Vaska, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.2K
Largest payer
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, 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 · Typical
Kevin Vaska, MD - brand share 18.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 6,550 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.
6,550
Total Claims
$5.0M
Total Drug Cost
487
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 10,052
- Total Day Supply
- 298,555
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4.2M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $818K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.55
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 46, 65-74: 212, 75-84: 157, 85+: 72
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kevin Vaska, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Furosemide
Furosemide
746 claims
- Spironolactone
Spironolactone
579 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
427 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 254
Metoprolol Succinate
254 claims
- Potassium Chloride 225
Potassium Chloride
225 claims
- Torsemide 195
Torsemide
195 claims
- Entresto 182
Entresto
182 claims
- Clopidogrel 164
Clopidogrel
164 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Furosemide | 746 |
| Spironolactone | 579 |
| Carvedilol | 427 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 254 |
| Potassium Chloride | 225 |
| Torsemide | 195 |
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 182 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 164 |
| Lisinopril | 162 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 156 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Kevin Vaska, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Kevin Vaska, MD's 6,550 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in South Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vaska.
Dr. Udit Bhatnagar
MD
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Donald Bishop
MD
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Amid Bitar
MD
Rapid City, SD
Dr. Sherrie Brooks
D.O.,FACC,FACOI
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Paul Carpenter
MD
Sioux Falls, SD
Compare Cardiovascular Disease 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 Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kevin Vaska, MD's specialty? ▼
Kevin Vaska, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kevin Vaska, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kevin Vaska, MD wrote 6,550 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5.0M in drug costs for 487 beneficiaries.
What is Kevin Vaska, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kevin Vaska, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94/100 (Quality: 84.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kevin Vaska, MD located? ▼
Kevin Vaska, MD is located at 6709 S MINNESOTA AVE STE 101, Sioux Falls, SD, 57108. Phone: (605) 274-6300.
What is Kevin Vaska, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kevin Vaska, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891782645, issued on 10/05/2005.
Does Kevin Vaska, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kevin Vaska, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $4.2M in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kevin Vaska, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kevin Vaska, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Spironolactone, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kevin Vaska, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kevin Vaska, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,550 Part D claims and 487 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kevin Vaska, MD's credentials? ▼
Kevin Vaska, MD's NPI is 1891782645 with credentials MD. 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).
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