2026 NPPES data Diagnostic Radiology Physician NPI 1164494746 M.D.
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KIRK MINKUS, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician in MESA, Arizona. 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
370
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Diagnostic Radiology Physician avg: 63
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.7517/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$807.65
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KIRK MINKUS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.7517/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 370 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.7517/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
370
Part D claims, 2023
69%
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 MINKUS, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

83 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KIRK MINKUS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 MINKUS, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2006

NPI 1164494746

Primary specialty

Diagnostic Radiology Physician

Mid-sized

39,474 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

370 487% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 63

MIPS final score

82.7517/100 0.3482999999999947% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Diagnostic Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Arizona

1. Diagnostic Radiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KIRK MINKUS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Diagnostic Radiology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.7517/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Diagnostic Radiology Physician) — 82.7517/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.8%
MIPS final score (Diagnostic Radiology Physician) — 82.7517/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 MINKUS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7529 E BROADWAY RD STE 101, MESA, AZ, 85208, with a listed phone of (480) 945-4343. NPI 1164494746 was issued on 02/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MINKUS 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 370 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $90K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.7517/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.4116, Cost 56.7609), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,474 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 63 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

7529 E BROADWAY RD STE 101
MESA, AZ 85208

Provider Details

NPI 1164494746
Specialty Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/07/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

82.7517
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.4116
Quality
56.7609
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIRK MINKUS, 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.

CARDIOJOST PLLC
PAYSON, AZ
SJHMC PHYSICIAN SERVICES
PHOENIX, AZ

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 KIRK MINKUS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$808

Largest payer

Impulse Dynamics (USA) 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 · Above average

KIRK MINKUS, M.D. — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 370 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.

370
Total Claims
$90K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
787
Total Day Supply
23,159
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$85K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KIRK MINKUS, 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
121
Eliquis
Apixaban
58
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
27
Furosemide
22
Atorvastatin Calcium
21
Metoprolol Succinate
16
Lisinopril
14

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

Diagnostic Radiology Physician Overview

How KIRK MINKUS, M.D. fits within the Diagnostic Radiology Physician landscape nationally.

39,474
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Diagnostic Radiology Physician
63
Avg Claims per Provider

KIRK MINKUS, M.D.'s 370 claims are above the specialty average of 63.

Nearby Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Diagnostic Radiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIRK MINKUS, M.D.'s specialty?
KIRK MINKUS, M.D. specializes in Diagnostic Radiology Physician and practices in MESA, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KIRK MINKUS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIRK MINKUS, M.D. wrote 370 Medicare Part D claims totaling $90K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
What is KIRK MINKUS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KIRK MINKUS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.7517/100 (Quality: 87.4116, Cost: 56.7609). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KIRK MINKUS, M.D. located?
KIRK MINKUS, M.D. is located at 7529 E BROADWAY RD STE 101, MESA, AZ, 85208. Phone: (480) 945-4343.
What is KIRK MINKUS, M.D.'s NPI number?
KIRK MINKUS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164494746, issued on 02/07/2006.
Does KIRK MINKUS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIRK MINKUS, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $85K in brand drug costs.
How many Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 39,474 Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider writes 63 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIRK MINKUS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIRK MINKUS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Eliquis, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIRK MINKUS, M.D. accept Medicare?
KIRK MINKUS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 370 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIRK MINKUS, M.D.'s credentials?
KIRK MINKUS, M.D.'s NPI is 1164494746 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.
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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