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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1245674191 MD
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Gastroenterology Physician in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,567 in Gastroenterology 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
321
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.4/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$344.86
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Nathaniel Kwak, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 321 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.4/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 321
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- 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.
Nathaniel Kwak, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
92 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers
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 Nathaniel Kwak, MD sits
This provider among gastroenterology physician peers
Across the 5,957 gastroenterology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nathaniel Kwak, MD writes more Part D claims than 22% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 72% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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
Each dot is one gastroenterology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nathaniel Kwak, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Nathaniel Kwak, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Nathaniel Kwak, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
321 61% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.4/100 9.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nathaniel Kwak, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) - 92.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Nathaniel Kwak, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1187 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84124, with a listed phone of (801) 263-3041. NPI 1245674191 was issued on 04/22/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 321 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $83K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1245674191 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/22/2013 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.4177
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.9413
Quality
95
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nathaniel Kwak, 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.
Utah Gastroenterology LLC
Salt Lake City, UT
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 Nathaniel Kwak, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$345
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Nathaniel Kwak, MD - brand share 18.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 321 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.
321
Total Claims
$83K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 581
- Total Day Supply
- 15,272
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $73K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 24
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.75
- Gender Split
- 73% female / 27% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nathaniel Kwak, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
79 claims
- Metoclopramide Hcl 26
Metoclopramide Hcl
26 claims
- Omeprazole 26
Omeprazole
26 claims
- Lactulose 11
Lactulose
11 claims
- Peg 3350-Electrolyte 11
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
11 claims
- Tenofovir Disoprox… 11
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 79 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 26 |
| Omeprazole | 26 |
| Lactulose | 11 |
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 11 |
| Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate | 11 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf "Sodium | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Nathaniel Kwak, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Nathaniel Kwak, MD's 321 claims are below the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kwak.
Dr. Mohammad Alsolaiman
MD
American Fork, UT
Dr. Dennis Avner
M.D.
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Genci Babameto
M.D.
West Jordan, UT
Dr. Robert Barnett
M.D.
Sandy, UT
Dr. Oscar Batista
M.D.
Salt Lake City, UT
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathaniel Kwak, MD's specialty? ▼
Nathaniel Kwak, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Salt Lake City, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does Nathaniel Kwak, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nathaniel Kwak, MD wrote 321 Medicare Part D claims totaling $83K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
What is Nathaniel Kwak, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Nathaniel Kwak, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.4/100 (Quality: 88.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nathaniel Kwak, MD located? ▼
Nathaniel Kwak, MD is located at 1187 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84124. Phone: (801) 263-3041.
What is Nathaniel Kwak, MD's NPI number? ▼
Nathaniel Kwak, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245674191, issued on 04/22/2013.
Does Nathaniel Kwak, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nathaniel Kwak, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $73K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nathaniel Kwak, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nathaniel Kwak, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Metoclopramide Hcl, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nathaniel Kwak, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Nathaniel Kwak, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 321 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nathaniel Kwak, MD's credentials? ▼
Nathaniel Kwak, MD's NPI is 1245674191 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.
- 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).
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