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2026 NPPES data Clinical Neurophysiology Physician NPI 1578628814 MD
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Clinical Neurophysiology Physician in Largo, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 639 in Clinical Neurophysiology 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 · 481 beneficiaries · Clinical Neurophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Melvin Kong, MD filed 1,943 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Neurophysiology Physician in Largo, Maryland.
- 2K
- 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.
Melvin Kong, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,943 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Melvin Kong, 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).
What does the federal data show about Melvin Kong, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,943 28% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Clinical Neurophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Clinical Neurophysiology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Melvin Kong, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Neurophysiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1221 MERCANTILE LN, Largo, MD, 20774, with a listed phone of (301) 386-6850. NPI 1578628814 was issued on 12/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,943 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 481 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $234K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 639 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,523 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 | 1578628814 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Neurophysiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Melvin Kong, 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.
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan OF The Mid Atlantic States, Inc
Largo, MD
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.
1,943
Total Claims
$234K
Total Drug Cost
481
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,599
- Total Day Supply
- 135,952
- Generic Drug Cost
- $75K
- Opioid Claims
- 44 (2.3% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.49
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 86, 65-74: 194, 75-84: 146, 85+: 55
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melvin Kong, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
203 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
174 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
132 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
116 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
102 claims
- Nortriptyline Hcl 74
Nortriptyline Hcl
74 claims
- Memantine Hcl 73
Memantine Hcl
73 claims
- Oxcarbazepine 51
Oxcarbazepine
51 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 203 |
| Levetiracetam | 174 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 132 |
| Gabapentin | 116 |
| Topiramate | 102 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 74 |
| Memantine Hcl | 73 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 51 |
| Pregabalin | 48 |
| Lacosamide | 45 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician Overview
How Melvin Kong, MD fits within the Clinical Neurophysiology Physician landscape nationally.
639
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Clinical Neurophysiology Physician
1,523
Avg Claims per Provider
Melvin Kong, MD's 1,943 claims are above the specialty average of 1,523.
Nearby Clinical Neurophysiology Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kong.
Dr. Margaret Adams
MD
Ellicott City, MD
Dr. Samina Anwar
MD
Hagerstown, MD
Dr. Larry Blum
M.D.
Glen Burnie, MD
Dr. Mackenzie Cervenka
MD
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Kira Dillard
MD
Bethesda, MD
Compare Clinical Neurophysiology 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 Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Clinical Neurophysiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melvin Kong, MD's specialty? ▼
Melvin Kong, MD specializes in Clinical Neurophysiology Physician and practices in Largo, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does Melvin Kong, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melvin Kong, MD wrote 1,943 Medicare Part D claims totaling $234K in drug costs for 481 beneficiaries.
Where is Melvin Kong, MD located? ▼
Melvin Kong, MD is located at 1221 MERCANTILE LN, Largo, MD, 20774. Phone: (301) 386-6850.
What is Melvin Kong, MD's NPI number? ▼
Melvin Kong, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578628814, issued on 12/27/2006.
Does Melvin Kong, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Melvin Kong, MD had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Clinical Neurophysiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 639 Clinical Neurophysiology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Clinical Neurophysiology Physician provider writes 1,523 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melvin Kong, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melvin Kong, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Levetiracetam, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melvin Kong, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Melvin Kong, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,943 Part D claims and 481 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melvin Kong, MD's credentials? ▼
Melvin Kong, MD's NPI is 1578628814 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.
- 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
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.