2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1407060106 PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO
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LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO

Acupuncturist in BROOKLYN, New York. 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
401
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$873.82
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO filed 401 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acupuncturist in BROOKLYN, New York, prescribing 91% generic.

401
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$873.82
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

401 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2007

NPI 1407060106

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

401 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in New York

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Acupuncturist share within New York

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acupuncturist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — 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).

LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO credentials at 157 REMSEN STREET, BROOKLYN, NY, 11201, with a listed phone of (718) 260-1000. NPI 1407060106 was issued on 05/10/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIWALA 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 401 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.7%. 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.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

157 REMSEN STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11201

Provider Details

NPI 1407060106
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/10/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO 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.

PARCARE COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK INC
BROOKLYN, NY

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 LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$874

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO. To verify LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 401 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.

401
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
495
Total Day Supply
13,651
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$24K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
35 (8.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO 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
Amlodipine Besylate
32
Rosuvastatin Calcium
31
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
29
Metformin Hcl
26
Losartan Potassium
21
Naproxen
20
Metoprolol Succinate
18
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
16
Pantoprazole Sodium
14
Famotidine
12

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO's 401 claims are below the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KIWALA.

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO's specialty?
LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in BROOKLYN, New York. Credentials: PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO.
How much does LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO wrote 401 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
Where is LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO located?
LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO is located at 157 REMSEN STREET, BROOKLYN, NY, 11201. Phone: (718) 260-1000.
What is LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO's NPI number?
LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407060106, issued on 05/10/2007.
Does LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
Does LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO prescribe opioids?
Yes, LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.7%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO accept Medicare?
LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO appears in CMS Medicare data with 401 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO's credentials?
LOUIS KIWALA, PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO's NPI is 1407060106 with credentials PA-C, AP,L.AC.,DNBAO. 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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