2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1649684325 MD
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MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD

Family Medicine Physician in SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa. 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
16K
Medicare Part D claims · 808 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD filed 16,008 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa, prescribing 87% generic.

16K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
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.

MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

16,008 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL KALKHOFF, 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 MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2014

NPI 1649684325

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16,008 368% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2301 HIGHWAY 71 STE C, SPIRIT LAKE, IA, 51360, with a listed phone of (712) 336-3750. NPI 1649684325 was issued on 06/20/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KALKHOFF 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 16,008 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 808 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2301 HIGHWAY 71 STE C
SPIRIT LAKE, IA 51360

Provider Details

NPI 1649684325
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/20/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL KALKHOFF, 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.

LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
SPIRIT LAKE, IA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 160124

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 16,008 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.

16,008
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
808
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
31,780
Total Day Supply
922,568
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$230K
Opioid Claims
438 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
358

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 372, 75-84: 264, 85+: 122

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL KALKHOFF, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
851
Omeprazole
633
Levothyroxine Sodium
572
Lisinopril
534
Furosemide
515
Gabapentin
498
Amlodipine Besylate
495
Losartan Potassium
435
Metoprolol Succinate
434
Simvastatin
324

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD's 16,008 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD wrote 16,008 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 808 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD located?
MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD is located at 2301 HIGHWAY 71 STE C, SPIRIT LAKE, IA, 51360. Phone: (712) 336-3750.
What is MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649684325, issued on 06/20/2014.
Does MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD had 438 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 16,008 Part D claims and 808 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL KALKHOFF, MD's NPI is 1649684325 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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