2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1528023298 MD
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KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in GASTONIA, North 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 588 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD filed 4,749 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in GASTONIA, North Carolina, prescribing 96% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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.

KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,749 Top 7% higher than 93% 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2006

NPI 1528023298

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,749 508% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within North Carolina

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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).

KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 640 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 200, GASTONIA, NC, 28054, with a listed phone of (704) 671-5400. NPI 1528023298 was issued on 04/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAMORE 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 4,749 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 588 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $244K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 73.3%. 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.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

640 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 200
GASTONIA, NC 28054

Provider Details

NPI 1528023298
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/18/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIRSTEN DAMORE, 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.

CAROMONT MEDICAL GROUP INC
BELMONT, NC
COMPREHAB, INC
GASTONIA, NC

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 KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

Most common payment type

Travel and Lodging

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

KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 4,749 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.

4,749
Total Claims
$244K
Total Drug Cost
588
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,250
Total Day Supply
152,646
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$84K
Generic Drug Cost
$160K
Opioid Claims
3,481 (73.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.97
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 195, 65-74: 249, 75-84: 121, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KIRSTEN DAMORE, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,371
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
689
Oxycodone Hcl
473
Tramadol Hcl
425
Gabapentin
378
Tizanidine Hcl
249
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
139
Pregabalin
123
Methadone Hcl
72
Meloxicam
65

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD's 4,749 claims are above the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DAMORE.

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD's specialty?
KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in GASTONIA, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD wrote 4,749 Medicare Part D claims totaling $244K in drug costs for 588 beneficiaries.
Where is KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD located?
KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD is located at 640 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 200, GASTONIA, NC, 28054. Phone: (704) 671-5400.
What is KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD's NPI number?
KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528023298, issued on 04/18/2006.
Does KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $84K in brand drug costs.
Does KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD had 3,481 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 73.3%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD accept Medicare?
KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,749 Part D claims and 588 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD's credentials?
KIRSTEN DAMORE, MD's NPI is 1528023298 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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