2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1609836139 MD
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KIRK KLEMME, MD

Anesthesiology Physician in HANCOCK, Michigan. 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 · 109 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KIRK KLEMME, MD filed 2,143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anesthesiology Physician in HANCOCK, Michigan, prescribing 95% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

KIRK KLEMME, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,143 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KIRK KLEMME, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 KIRK KLEMME, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2006

NPI 1609836139

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,143 149% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Michigan

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Anesthesiology 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).

KIRK KLEMME, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 500 CAMPUS DR, HANCOCK, MI, 49930, with a listed phone of (906) 483-1000. NPI 1609836139 was issued on 03/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KLEMME 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 2,143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 109 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $106K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.5%. 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.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

500 CAMPUS DR
HANCOCK, MI 49930

Provider Details

NPI 1609836139
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIRK KLEMME, 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.

ASPIRUS KEWEENAW
HOUGHTON, MI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KIRK KLEMME, MD. To verify KIRK KLEMME, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KIRK KLEMME, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 2,143 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.

2,143
Total Claims
$106K
Total Drug Cost
109
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,472
Total Day Supply
55,263
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$69K
Opioid Claims
525 (24.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 35, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KIRK KLEMME, MD 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
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
357
Gabapentin
350
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
294
Pregabalin
125
Tizanidine Hcl
110
Duloxetine Hcl
109
Alprazolam
64
Buprenorphine Hcl
63
Tramadol Hcl
60
Oxycodone Hcl
59

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How KIRK KLEMME, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

KIRK KLEMME, MD's 2,143 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIRK KLEMME, MD's specialty?
KIRK KLEMME, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in HANCOCK, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does KIRK KLEMME, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIRK KLEMME, MD wrote 2,143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $106K in drug costs for 109 beneficiaries.
Where is KIRK KLEMME, MD located?
KIRK KLEMME, MD is located at 500 CAMPUS DR, HANCOCK, MI, 49930. Phone: (906) 483-1000.
What is KIRK KLEMME, MD's NPI number?
KIRK KLEMME, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609836139, issued on 03/27/2006.
Does KIRK KLEMME, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIRK KLEMME, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
Does KIRK KLEMME, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KIRK KLEMME, MD had 525 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.5%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIRK KLEMME, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIRK KLEMME, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIRK KLEMME, MD accept Medicare?
KIRK KLEMME, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,143 Part D claims and 109 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIRK KLEMME, MD's credentials?
KIRK KLEMME, MD's NPI is 1609836139 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

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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