2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician NPI 1972534873 MD
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Ky Kobayashi, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,962 in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery 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.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
160
Medicare Part D claims · 91 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician avg: 180
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$876.53
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Ky Kobayashi, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 160 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
160
Part D claims, 2023
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.

Ky Kobayashi, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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 Ky Kobayashi, MD sits

This provider among orthopaedic hand surgery physician peers

Across the 727 orthopaedic hand surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ky Kobayashi, MD writes more Part D claims than 54% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 24% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Ky Kobayashi, MD-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 54 · MIPS quality, percentile: 24
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one orthopaedic hand surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ky Kobayashi, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Ky Kobayashi, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Ky Kobayashi, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2006

NPI 1972534873

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician

Niche

1,962 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

160 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 180

MIPS final score

75/100 8.1 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers
Behavior Technician - 7.8%Behavior Technician7.8%Mental Health Counselor - 6.2%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Clinical Social Worker - 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Professional Counselor - 3.7%Professional Counselor3.7%Registered Nurse - 3.6%Registered Nurse3.6%Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician - 0%Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician0%
Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Ky Kobayashi, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) - 75/100 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.

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).

Ky Kobayashi, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2446 RESEARCH PKWY, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920, with a listed phone of (719) 623-1050. NPI 1972534873 was issued on 07/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Kobayashi 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 160 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 91 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.6%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,962 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 180 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

2446 RESEARCH PKWY
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Provider Details

NPI 1972534873
Specialty Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Ky Kobayashi, 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.

Orthopedic Centers OF Colorado LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
Select Physical Therapy OF Colorado Springs LP
Colorado Springs, CO

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 Ky Kobayashi, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$877

Largest payer

Gemini Mountain Medical, LLC

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

160
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
167
Total Day Supply
2,050
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
81 (50.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Ky Kobayashi, 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
Tramadol Hcl
48
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
25
Gabapentin
18
Ondansetron Hcl
18
Meloxicam
12

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

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Overview

How Ky Kobayashi, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,962
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
180
Avg Claims per Provider

Ky Kobayashi, MD's 160 claims are below the specialty average of 180.

Nearby Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ky Kobayashi, MD's specialty?
Ky Kobayashi, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician and practices in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ky Kobayashi, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Ky Kobayashi, MD wrote 160 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
What is Ky Kobayashi, MD's Medicare quality score?
Ky Kobayashi, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ky Kobayashi, MD located?
Ky Kobayashi, MD is located at 2446 RESEARCH PKWY, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920. Phone: (719) 623-1050.
What is Ky Kobayashi, MD's NPI number?
Ky Kobayashi, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972534873, issued on 07/06/2006.
Does Ky Kobayashi, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Ky Kobayashi, MD had 81 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.6%.
How many Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,962 Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider writes 180 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ky Kobayashi, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ky Kobayashi, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ky Kobayashi, MD accept Medicare?
Ky Kobayashi, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 160 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ky Kobayashi, MD's credentials?
Ky Kobayashi, MD's NPI is 1972534873 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.
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).

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

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