2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1497790687 MD
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RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD

Nephrology Physician in BURIEN, 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
283
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BURIEN, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 283 claims across 40 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD filed 283 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BURIEN, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2006

NPI 1497790687

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

283 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Nephrology Physician share within Washington

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in BURIEN, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497790687. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 16259 SYLVESTER RD SW, BURIEN, WA, 98166, with a listed phone of (206) 242-8837. NPI 1497790687 was issued on 06/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AL KUDSI 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 283 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

16259 SYLVESTER RD SW
BURIEN, WA 98166

Provider Details

NPI 1497790687
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/19/2006

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 RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD. To verify RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD'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

RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 283 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.

283
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
473
Total Day Supply
14,171
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.75
Gender Split
48% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: 12, 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
Allopurinol
37
Calcium Acetate
34
Amlodipine Besylate
21
Sevelamer Carbonate
17
Gabapentin
14
Januvia
Sitagliptin Phosphate
12
Metoprolol Tartrate
12
Terazosin Hcl
12

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD's 283 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD's specialty?
RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in BURIEN, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD wrote 283 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
Where is RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD located?
RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD is located at 16259 SYLVESTER RD SW, BURIEN, WA, 98166. Phone: (206) 242-8837.
What is RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD's NPI number?
RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497790687, issued on 06/19/2006.
Does RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Allopurinol, Calcium Acetate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD accept Medicare?
RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 283 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD's credentials?
RAZAN AL KUDSI, MD's NPI is 1497790687 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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