2026 NPPES data Hepatology Physician NPI 1689068660
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NICOLE KIM

Hepatology Physician in SEATTLE, Washington. 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
62
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Hepatology Physician avg: 803
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.0932/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

NICOLE KIM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.0932/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 62 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.0932/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
62
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.

NICOLE KIM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

93 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICOLE KIM 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 NICOLE KIM?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/26/2015

NPI 1689068660

Primary specialty

Hepatology Physician

Rare

281 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

62 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 803

MIPS final score

93.0932/100 9.993200000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Hepatology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Hepatology Physician share within Washington

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICOLE KIM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hepatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.0932/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hepatology Physician) — 93.0932/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.1%
MIPS final score (Hepatology Physician) — 93.0932/100 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).

NICOLE KIM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hepatology Physician provider at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST., SEATTLE, WA, 98195, with a listed phone of (206) 520-5000. NPI 1689068660 was issued on 03/26/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIM 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 62 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count. 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 93.0932/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.9573), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hepatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 281 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 803 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

1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195

Provider Details

NPI 1689068660
Specialty Hepatology Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/26/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.0932
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.9573
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE KIM 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.

THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
SEATTLE, WA

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

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICOLE KIM. To verify NICOLE KIM's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NICOLE KIM — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 62 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.

62
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
90
Total Day Supply
1,881
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tacrolimus
17

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

Hepatology Physician Overview

How NICOLE KIM fits within the Hepatology Physician landscape nationally.

281
Hepatology Physician Providers in US
36
States with Hepatology Physician
803
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLE KIM's 62 claims are below the specialty average of 803.

Nearby Hepatology Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Hepatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE KIM's specialty?
NICOLE KIM specializes in Hepatology Physician and practices in SEATTLE, Washington.
How much does NICOLE KIM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE KIM wrote 62 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
What is NICOLE KIM's Medicare quality score?
NICOLE KIM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.0932/100 (Quality: 73.9573). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICOLE KIM located?
NICOLE KIM is located at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST., SEATTLE, WA, 98195. Phone: (206) 520-5000.
What is NICOLE KIM's NPI number?
NICOLE KIM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689068660, issued on 03/26/2015.
Does NICOLE KIM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE KIM's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Hepatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 281 Hepatology Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Hepatology Physician provider writes 803 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLE KIM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE KIM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tacrolimus. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE KIM accept Medicare?
NICOLE KIM appears in CMS Medicare data with 62 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE KIM's credentials?
NICOLE KIM's NPI is 1689068660. 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).

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