2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1730145640 MD
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SAM KAYSER, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 364 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
31.9779/100
▼ 51 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SAM KAYSER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 31.9779/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,499 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

31.9779/100
MIPS score · -51 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

SAM KAYSER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

32 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

SAM KAYSER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 SAM KAYSER, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2006

NPI 1730145640

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,499 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

31.9779/100 51.12209999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAM KAYSER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
31.9779/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 31.9779/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 31.9779/100 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).

SAM KAYSER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4230 HARDING RD, NASHVILLE, TN, 37205, with a listed phone of (615) 297-2700. NPI 1730145640 was issued on 04/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KAYSER 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 1,499 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 364 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $85K in drug spend. 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 31.9779/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 12.5601, Cost 69.0328), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

4230 HARDING RD
NASHVILLE, TN 37205

Provider Details

NPI 1730145640
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

31.9779
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
12.5601
Quality
69.0328
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,499
Total Claims
$85K
Total Drug Cost
364
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,726
Total Day Supply
111,238
Generic Drug Cost
$24K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAM KAYSER, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
138
Amlodipine Besylate
110
Lisinopril
88
Hydrochlorothiazide
78
Levothyroxine Sodium
74
Losartan Potassium
60
Omeprazole
52
Metoprolol Tartrate
50
Trazodone Hcl
47
Rosuvastatin Calcium
46

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How SAM KAYSER, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

SAM KAYSER, MD's 1,499 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAM KAYSER, MD's specialty?
SAM KAYSER, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does SAM KAYSER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAM KAYSER, MD wrote 1,499 Medicare Part D claims totaling $85K in drug costs for 364 beneficiaries.
What is SAM KAYSER, MD's Medicare quality score?
SAM KAYSER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 31.9779/100 (Quality: 12.5601, Cost: 69.0328). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAM KAYSER, MD located?
SAM KAYSER, MD is located at 4230 HARDING RD, NASHVILLE, TN, 37205. Phone: (615) 297-2700.
What is SAM KAYSER, MD's NPI number?
SAM KAYSER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730145640, issued on 04/21/2006.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAM KAYSER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAM KAYSER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAM KAYSER, MD accept Medicare?
SAM KAYSER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,499 Part D claims and 364 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAM KAYSER, MD's credentials?
SAM KAYSER, MD's NPI is 1730145640 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.

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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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