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2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1669054300 MD
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Hospitalist Physician in Morehead City, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,938 in Hospitalist Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
232
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Kossi Tete, MD filed 232 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Morehead City, North Carolina, prescribing 87% generic.
- 232
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Kossi Tete, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
232 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kossi Tete, 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 Kossi Tete, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
232 74% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hospitalist Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Kossi Tete, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3500 ARENDELL ST, Morehead City, NC, 28557, with a listed phone of (252) 499-6000. NPI 1669054300 was issued on 04/22/2021.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 232 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count.
Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,938 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1669054300 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/22/2021 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kossi Tete, 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.
Carteret County General Hospital Corporation
Morehead City, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kossi Tete, MD - brand share 13.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 232 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.
232
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 482
- Total Day Supply
- 14,054
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $19K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 13
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.04
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Kossi Tete, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,938
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
Kossi Tete, MD's 232 claims are below the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tete.
Dr. Mohammed Abdulhaleem
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Nicole Abello
DO
Asheville, NC
Elizabeth Abernathy
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Sudeep Acharya
M.D.
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Kevin Addison
MD
Mooresville, NC
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Hospitalist Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kossi Tete, MD's specialty? ▼
Kossi Tete, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Morehead City, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kossi Tete, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kossi Tete, MD wrote 232 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is Kossi Tete, MD located? ▼
Kossi Tete, MD is located at 3500 ARENDELL ST, Morehead City, NC, 28557. Phone: (252) 499-6000.
What is Kossi Tete, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kossi Tete, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669054300, issued on 04/22/2021.
Does Kossi Tete, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kossi Tete, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,938 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 Kossi Tete, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kossi Tete, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kossi Tete, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kossi Tete, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 232 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kossi Tete, MD's credentials? ▼
Kossi Tete, MD's NPI is 1669054300 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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