2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1457354888 M.D.
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KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in EDISTO ISLAND, South Carolina. 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 · 311 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$212.66
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in EDISTO ISLAND, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 311 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $212.66 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. filed 1,780 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EDISTO ISLAND, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. 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).

KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/31/2005

NPI 1457354888

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,780 100% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Hospitalist Physician share within South Carolina

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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.

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KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in EDISTO ISLAND, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1457354888. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 134 JUNGLE RD, EDISTO ISLAND, SC, 29438, with a listed phone of (843) 897-7757. NPI 1457354888 was issued on 05/31/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAKES-STEPHENS 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 1,780 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 311 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $152K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

134 JUNGLE RD
EDISTO ISLAND, SC 29438

Provider Details

NPI 1457354888
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/31/2005

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 KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$213

Largest payer

Exact Sciences Corporation

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 · Generic-heavy

KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,780 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.

1,780
Total Claims
$152K
Total Drug Cost
311
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,459
Total Day Supply
95,876
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$121K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Opioid Claims
42 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
168

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 154, 75-84: 101, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
91
Amlodipine Besylate
70
Rosuvastatin Calcium
59
Losartan Potassium
57
Meloxicam
54
Omeprazole
50
Lisinopril
48
Sertraline Hcl
48
Atorvastatin Calcium
47
Lorazepam
41

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D.'s 1,780 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D.'s specialty?
KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in EDISTO ISLAND, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. wrote 1,780 Medicare Part D claims totaling $152K in drug costs for 311 beneficiaries.
Where is KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. located?
KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. is located at 134 JUNGLE RD, EDISTO ISLAND, SC, 29438. Phone: (843) 897-7757.
What is KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D.'s NPI number?
KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457354888, issued on 05/31/2005.
Does KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $121K in brand drug costs.
Does KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. accept Medicare?
KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,780 Part D claims and 311 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D.'s credentials?
KIMBERLY RAKES-STEPHENS, M.D.'s NPI is 1457354888 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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