2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1730340118 MD
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RICHARD KANG, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in CLIFTON, New Jersey. 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
315
Medicare Part D claims · 77 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD KANG, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLIFTON, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 315 claims across 77 beneficiaries .

What stands out: RICHARD KANG, MD filed 315 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CLIFTON, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD KANG, 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).

RICHARD KANG, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2008

NPI 1730340118

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

315 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RICHARD KANG, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in CLIFTON, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730340118. 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.

RICHARD KANG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1037 ROUTE 46, CLIFTON, NJ, 07013, with a listed phone of (973) 928-5363. NPI 1730340118 was issued on 06/19/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KANG 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 315 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 77 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.0%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

1037 ROUTE 46
CLIFTON, NJ 07013

Provider Details

NPI 1730340118
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/19/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD KANG, 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.

ADVANCED PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE, P.A.
HAWTHORNE, NJ

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.

315
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
77
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
358
Total Day Supply
9,794
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
107 (34.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
143
Tramadol Hcl
53
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
31
Baclofen
19
Methylprednisolone
16
Nortriptyline Hcl
11

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How RICHARD KANG, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD KANG, MD's 315 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KANG.

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD KANG, MD's specialty?
RICHARD KANG, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in CLIFTON, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD KANG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD KANG, MD wrote 315 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 77 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD KANG, MD located?
RICHARD KANG, MD is located at 1037 ROUTE 46, CLIFTON, NJ, 07013. Phone: (973) 928-5363.
What is RICHARD KANG, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD KANG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730340118, issued on 06/19/2008.
Does RICHARD KANG, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD KANG, MD had 107 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.0%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD KANG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD KANG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD KANG, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD KANG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 315 Part D claims and 77 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD KANG, MD's credentials?
RICHARD KANG, MD's NPI is 1730340118 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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