2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1609071448 M.D.
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KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in MACON, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 404 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Industry payments
$14.6K
104 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D. filed 2,224 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in MACON, Georgia.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
$14.6K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,224 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2007

NPI 1609071448

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,224 385% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Georgia

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 890 SECOND STREET, MACON, GA, 31201, with a listed phone of (478) 745-4322. NPI 1609071448 was issued on 06/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLACKWOOD 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 2,224 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 404 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.2 million in drug spend. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

890 SECOND STREET
MACON, GA 31201

Provider Details

NPI 1609071448
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/20/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, 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.

GEORGIA NEPHROLOGY, LLC
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA

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 KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$14.6K

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

2,224
Total Claims
$3.2M
Total Drug Cost
404
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,481
Total Day Supply
128,051
Generic Drug Cost
$59K
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.72
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 166, 75-84: 130, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, 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
Kerendia
Finerenone
185
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
174
Losartan Potassium
139
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
103
Amlodipine Besylate
101
Furosemide
100
Hydralazine Hcl
73
Krystexxa
Pegloticase
72
Allopurinol
57
Rayaldee
Calcifediol
55

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D.'s 2,224 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLACKWOOD.

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D.'s specialty?
KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in MACON, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D. wrote 2,224 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.2M in drug costs for 404 beneficiaries.
Where is KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D. located?
KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D. is located at 890 SECOND STREET, MACON, GA, 31201. Phone: (478) 745-4322.
What is KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D.'s NPI number?
KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609071448, issued on 06/20/2007.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Kerendia, Farxiga, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D. accept Medicare?
KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,224 Part D claims and 404 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D.'s credentials?
KIMATHI BLACKWOOD, M.D.'s NPI is 1609071448 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

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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