2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1710903653 MD
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Kurt Graves, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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
16K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Kurt Graves, MD filed 16,428 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, prescribing 90% generic.

16K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

Kurt Graves, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

16,428 Top 2% higher than 98% 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Kurt Graves, 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 Kurt Graves, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2006

NPI 1710903653

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16,428 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Largest specialties in Louisiana (% of in-state providers)

Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 9.6%Case Manager/Care Coordinator9.6%Mental Health Counselor - 7.3%Mental Health Counselor7.3%Behavior Technician - 5.3%Behavior Technician5.3%Pharmacist - 5.2%Pharmacist5.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Internal Medicine Physician - 2.1%Internal Medicine Physician2.1%
Largest specialties in Louisiana (% of in-state 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 Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Kurt Graves, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7373 PERKINS RD, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, with a listed phone of (225) 769-4044. NPI 1710903653 was issued on 07/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Graves 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 16,428 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,127 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

7373 PERKINS RD
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Provider Details

NPI 1710903653
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Kurt Graves, 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.

Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation
Baton Rouge, LA

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

Kurt Graves, MD - brand share 9.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

9% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 16,428 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.

16,428
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
1,127
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
31,363
Total Day Supply
911,894
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$899K
Generic Drug Cost
$190K
Opioid Claims
207 (1.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
312

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 102, 65-74: 480, 75-84: 438, 85+: 107

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kurt Graves, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
827
Levothyroxine Sodium
760
Amlodipine Besylate
749
Metoprolol Succinate
525
Pantoprazole Sodium
518
Losartan Potassium
471
Metformin Hcl
383
Alprazolam
377
Trazodone Hcl
328
Lisinopril
289

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Kurt Graves, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Kurt Graves, MD's 16,428 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Internal Medicine 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 Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kurt Graves, MD's specialty?
Kurt Graves, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kurt Graves, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kurt Graves, MD wrote 16,428 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 1,127 beneficiaries.
Where is Kurt Graves, MD located?
Kurt Graves, MD is located at 7373 PERKINS RD, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808. Phone: (225) 769-4044.
What is Kurt Graves, MD's NPI number?
Kurt Graves, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710903653, issued on 07/14/2006.
Does Kurt Graves, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kurt Graves, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $899K in brand drug costs.
Does Kurt Graves, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Kurt Graves, MD had 207 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kurt Graves, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kurt Graves, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kurt Graves, MD accept Medicare?
Kurt Graves, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 16,428 Part D claims and 1,127 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kurt Graves, MD's credentials?
Kurt Graves, MD's NPI is 1710903653 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).

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

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.