2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1578776886 MD
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KWAME DONKOR, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in COALINGA, California. 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
605
Medicare Part D claims · 369 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KWAME DONKOR, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COALINGA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 605 claims across 369 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KWAME DONKOR, MD filed 605 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COALINGA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KWAME DONKOR, 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).

KWAME DONKOR, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/07/2007

NPI 1578776886

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

605 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KWAME DONKOR, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in COALINGA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1578776886. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KWAME DONKOR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1191 PHELPS AVE, COALINGA, CA, 93210, with a listed phone of (559) 965-6400. NPI 1578776886 was issued on 05/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DONKOR 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 605 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 369 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%. 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

1191 PHELPS AVE
COALINGA, CA 93210

Provider Details

NPI 1578776886
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/07/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KWAME DONKOR, 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
BALDWIN PARK, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KWAME DONKOR, MD. To verify KWAME DONKOR, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KWAME DONKOR, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 605 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.

605
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
369
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
660
Total Day Supply
9,253
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
65 (10.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
160

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 156, 75-84: 112, 85+: 66

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
80
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
45
Prednisone
44
Cephalexin
40
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
28
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
26
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
22
Ibuprofen
21
Azithromycin
18
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
16

* 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 KWAME DONKOR, 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

KWAME DONKOR, MD's 605 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KWAME DONKOR, MD's specialty?
KWAME DONKOR, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in COALINGA, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does KWAME DONKOR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KWAME DONKOR, MD wrote 605 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 369 beneficiaries.
Where is KWAME DONKOR, MD located?
KWAME DONKOR, MD is located at 1191 PHELPS AVE, COALINGA, CA, 93210. Phone: (559) 965-6400.
What is KWAME DONKOR, MD's NPI number?
KWAME DONKOR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578776886, issued on 05/07/2007.
Does KWAME DONKOR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KWAME DONKOR, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does KWAME DONKOR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KWAME DONKOR, MD had 65 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%.
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 KWAME DONKOR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KWAME DONKOR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KWAME DONKOR, MD accept Medicare?
KWAME DONKOR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 605 Part D claims and 369 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KWAME DONKOR, MD's credentials?
KWAME DONKOR, MD's NPI is 1578776886 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).

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