2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1295885960 MD
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ROBERT KINAST, MD

Surgery Physician in PORTLAND, Oregon. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 332 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.9183/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$305.78
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT KINAST, MD is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PORTLAND, Oregon with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 332 beneficiaries — 32% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.9183/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $305.78 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBERT KINAST, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.9183 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,669 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT KINAST, 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).

ROBERT KINAST, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2007

NPI 1295885960

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,669 888% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

79.9183/100 3.181699999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Surgery Physician share within Oregon

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROBERT KINAST, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.9183/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 79.9183/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 79.9183/100 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).

ROBERT KINAST, MD is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in PORTLAND, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1295885960. 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.

ROBERT KINAST, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1040 NW 22ND AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97210, with a listed phone of (503) 413-8202. NPI 1295885960 was issued on 01/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KINAST 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 1,669 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 332 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $110K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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 79.9183/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 98.0321, Cost 85.029), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

1040 NW 22ND AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97210

Provider Details

NPI 1295885960
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/12/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.9183
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98.0321
Quality
85.029
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT KINAST, 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.

LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
PORTLAND, OR

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 ROBERT KINAST, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$306

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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 · Above average

ROBERT KINAST, MD — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 1,669 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.

1,669
Total Claims
$110K
Total Drug Cost
332
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,882
Total Day Supply
80,811
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$76K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 145, 75-84: 134, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
424
Prednisolone Acetate
193
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
182
Timolol Maleate
149
Ofloxacin
144
Diclofenac Sodium
125
Brimonidine Tartrate
107
Dorzolamide Hcl
63
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
45
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
19

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How ROBERT KINAST, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT KINAST, MD's 1,669 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Oregon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT KINAST, MD's specialty?
ROBERT KINAST, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in PORTLAND, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT KINAST, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT KINAST, MD wrote 1,669 Medicare Part D claims totaling $110K in drug costs for 332 beneficiaries.
What is ROBERT KINAST, MD's Medicare quality score?
ROBERT KINAST, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.9183/100 (Quality: 98.0321, Cost: 85.029). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ROBERT KINAST, MD located?
ROBERT KINAST, MD is located at 1040 NW 22ND AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97210. Phone: (503) 413-8202.
What is ROBERT KINAST, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT KINAST, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295885960, issued on 01/12/2007.
Does ROBERT KINAST, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT KINAST, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $76K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT KINAST, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT KINAST, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT KINAST, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT KINAST, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,669 Part D claims and 332 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT KINAST, MD's credentials?
ROBERT KINAST, MD's NPI is 1295885960 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.
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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