2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1952983173
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KURT WALDTHAUSEN

Medical Physician Assistant in WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
755
Medicare Part D claims · 321 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
78.9192/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KURT WALDTHAUSEN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.9192/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 755 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.9192/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
755
Part D claims, 2023

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KURT WALDTHAUSEN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

79 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about KURT WALDTHAUSEN?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2021

NPI 1952983173

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

755 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

78.9192/100 4.180799999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KURT WALDTHAUSEN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.9192/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 78.9192/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 78.9192/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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KURT WALDTHAUSEN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider at 146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 200, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169, with a listed phone of (803) 791-2000. NPI 1952983173 was issued on 04/27/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALDTHAUSEN 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 755 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 321 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.9192/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.4569, Cost 47.4403), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 200
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169

Provider Details

NPI 1952983173
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/27/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

78.9192
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.4569
Quality
47.4403
Cost
89
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KURT WALDTHAUSEN 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.

CHARLESTON ENT ASSOCIATES, LLC
CHARLESTON, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

755
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
321
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,086
Total Day Supply
26,928
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Antibiotic Claims
93

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 135, 75-84: 114, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KURT WALDTHAUSEN 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
Fluticasone Propionate
147
Prednisone
96
Famotidine
83
Omeprazole
72
Ipratropium Bromide
54
Pantoprazole Sodium
43
Doxycycline Hyclate
35
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
30
Azelastine Hcl
29
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
26

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How KURT WALDTHAUSEN fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

KURT WALDTHAUSEN's 755 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WALDTHAUSEN.

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KURT WALDTHAUSEN's specialty?
KURT WALDTHAUSEN specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina.
How much does KURT WALDTHAUSEN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KURT WALDTHAUSEN wrote 755 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 321 beneficiaries.
What is KURT WALDTHAUSEN's Medicare quality score?
KURT WALDTHAUSEN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.9192/100 (Quality: 91.4569, Cost: 47.4403). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KURT WALDTHAUSEN located?
KURT WALDTHAUSEN is located at 146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 200, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169. Phone: (803) 791-2000.
What is KURT WALDTHAUSEN's NPI number?
KURT WALDTHAUSEN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952983173, issued on 04/27/2021.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KURT WALDTHAUSEN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KURT WALDTHAUSEN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Prednisone, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KURT WALDTHAUSEN accept Medicare?
KURT WALDTHAUSEN appears in CMS Medicare data with 755 Part D claims and 321 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KURT WALDTHAUSEN's credentials?
KURT WALDTHAUSEN's NPI is 1952983173. 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.
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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