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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1467550483 MD
Verify on CMS → Kurt Sowers, MD
Nephrology Physician in Hazard, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,569 in Nephrology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 287 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.4/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$17.2K
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Kurt Sowers, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,029 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.4/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 65%
- 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 Sowers, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
97 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kurt Sowers, MD sits
This provider among nephrology physician peers
Across the 2,476 nephrology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kurt Sowers, MD writes more Part D claims than 74% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 88% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nephrology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kurt Sowers, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kurt Sowers, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Sowers, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,029 40% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.4/100 14.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kurt Sowers, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) - 97.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Kurt Sowers, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 200 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 1P, Hazard, KY, 41701, with a listed phone of (606) 487-7991. NPI 1467550483 was issued on 09/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,029 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 287 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $777K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,569 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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 | 1467550483 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/21/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.4009
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.5564
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kurt Sowers, 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.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc
Hazard, KY
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 Kurt Sowers, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$17.2K
Largest payer
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
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 · Above average
Kurt Sowers, MD - brand share 35.0%
Nephrology Physician average
35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 2,029 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.
2,029
Total Claims
$777K
Total Drug Cost
287
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,956
- Total Day Supply
- 117,993
- Brand vs Generic
- 35% brand / 65% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $737K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $40K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.60
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 54, 65-74: 140, 75-84: 78, 85+: 15
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kurt Sowers, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Farxiga
Farxiga
489 claims
- Valsartan
Valsartan
362 claims
- Chlorthalidone 149
Chlorthalidone
149 claims
- Torsemide 102
Torsemide
102 claims
- Kerendia 90
Kerendia
90 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 66
Atorvastatin Calcium
66 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 54
Amlodipine Besylate
54 claims
- Sevelamer Carbonate 54
Sevelamer Carbonate
54 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 489 |
| Valsartan | 362 |
| Chlorthalidone | 149 |
| Torsemide | 102 |
| Kerendia Finerenone | 90 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 66 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 54 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 54 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 39 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 38 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Kurt Sowers, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,569
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Kurt Sowers, MD's 2,029 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sowers.
Dr. Shafic Abdul Wahab El Hindi
M.D.
Louisville, KY
Hisham Abu Farsak
Paducah, KY
Dr. Alexander Afanasyev
MD
Louisville, KY
Dr. Sadiq Ahmed
M.D.
Lexington, KY
Dr. Rizwan Akhtar
M.D.
Richmond, KY
Compare Nephrology 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 Kentucky medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kurt Sowers, MD's specialty? ▼
Kurt Sowers, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Hazard, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kurt Sowers, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kurt Sowers, MD wrote 2,029 Medicare Part D claims totaling $777K in drug costs for 287 beneficiaries.
What is Kurt Sowers, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kurt Sowers, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.4/100 (Quality: 76.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kurt Sowers, MD located? ▼
Kurt Sowers, MD is located at 200 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 1P, Hazard, KY, 41701. Phone: (606) 487-7991.
What is Kurt Sowers, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kurt Sowers, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467550483, issued on 09/21/2006.
Does Kurt Sowers, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kurt Sowers, MD's prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $737K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,569 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kurt Sowers, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kurt Sowers, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Farxiga, Valsartan, Chlorthalidone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kurt Sowers, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kurt Sowers, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,029 Part D claims and 287 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kurt Sowers, MD's credentials? ▼
Kurt Sowers, MD's NPI is 1467550483 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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