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2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1770014490 MD
Verify on CMS → Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD
Hospitalist Physician in Conway, Arkansas.
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
174
Medicare Part D claims · 86 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD filed 174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Conway, Arkansas, prescribing 91% generic.
- 174
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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.
Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
174 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, 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 Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
174 80% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1700 ALTUS ST, Conway, AR, 72032, with a listed phone of (501) 513-5909. NPI 1770014490 was issued on 03/23/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 86 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.3%.
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 | 1770014490 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/23/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, 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.
Conway Regional Medical Center Inc
Conway, AR
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 · Generic-heavy
Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD - brand share 9.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 174 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.
174
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
86
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 178
- Total Day Supply
- 2,537
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 18 (10.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 69
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.46
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% 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 |
|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 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 Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, 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
Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD's 174 claims are below the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fombutu Epse Okong.
Dr. Abiodun Abioye
M.D
Fort Smith, AR
Dr. Kalyan Akkineni
MD
Fort Smith, AR
Dr. Emad Al-Ghussain
M.D.
Fort Smith, AR
Dr. Rawan Al-Odat
M.D
Hot Springs, AR
Dr. Mansoor Alam
MD
Bentonville, AR
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 Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD's specialty? ▼
Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Conway, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD wrote 174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 86 beneficiaries.
Where is Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD located? ▼
Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD is located at 1700 ALTUS ST, Conway, AR, 72032. Phone: (501) 513-5909.
What is Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770014490, issued on 03/23/2017.
Does Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.3%.
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 Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefdinir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 174 Part D claims and 86 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD's credentials? ▼
Kuna Tiga Fombutu Epse Okong, MD's NPI is 1770014490 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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