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Active
2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1689848046 DC, MD
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Hospitalist Physician in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,825 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
52
Medicare Part D claims · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kristopher Gage, DC, MD filed 52 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- 52
- Part D claims, 2023
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Kristopher Gage, DC, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
52 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Kristopher Gage, DC, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Kristopher Gage, DC, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
52 94% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Dakota
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota 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.
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Kristopher Gage, DC, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding DC, MD credentials at 1305 W 18TH ST, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105, with a listed phone of (605) 328-4973. NPI 1689848046 was issued on 04/16/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 52 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $711 in drug spend.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1689848046 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | DC, MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/16/2008 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
52
Total Claims
$711
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 52
- Total Day Supply
- 728
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $711
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 85.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.52
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 26 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 26 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Kristopher Gage, DC, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
Kristopher Gage, DC, MD's 52 claims are below the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in South Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gage.
Dr. Colleen Achong
MD
Sioux Falls, SD
Mamoon Ahmed
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Mishka Ahmed
MD
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Mohammad Ahmed
M.D
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Sameer Ahmed
MD
Sioux Falls, SD
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 South Dakota 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 Kristopher Gage, DC, MD's specialty? ▼
Kristopher Gage, DC, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Credentials: DC, MD.
How much does Kristopher Gage, DC, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kristopher Gage, DC, MD wrote 52 Medicare Part D claims totaling $711 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Kristopher Gage, DC, MD located? ▼
Kristopher Gage, DC, MD is located at 1305 W 18TH ST, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105. Phone: (605) 328-4973.
What is Kristopher Gage, DC, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kristopher Gage, DC, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689848046, issued on 04/16/2008.
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 Kristopher Gage, DC, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristopher Gage, DC, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristopher Gage, DC, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kristopher Gage, DC, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 52 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristopher Gage, DC, MD's credentials? ▼
Kristopher Gage, DC, MD's NPI is 1689848046 with credentials DC, 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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