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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1609294990 MD
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Topeka, Kansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,541 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
549
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Sola Kim, MD filed 549 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Topeka, Kansas, prescribing 93% generic.
- 549
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥66th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Sola Kim, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
549 ≥ 66th percentile 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sola Kim, 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).
What does the federal data show about Sola Kim, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
549 57% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kansas
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Sola Kim, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 830 SW MULVANE ST, Topeka, KS, 66606, with a listed phone of (785) 354-6992. NPI 1609294990 was issued on 04/03/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 549 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.0%.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,541 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609294990 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/03/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sola Kim, 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.
Cotton-O'Neil Clinic Revocable Trust
Topeka, KS
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Sola Kim, MD - brand share 7.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 549 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.
549
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 600
- Total Day Supply
- 13,248
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Opioid Claims
- 181 (33.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 21
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.55
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sola Kim, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
53 claims
- Morphine Sulfate
Morphine Sulfate
38 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
34 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate Er
32 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
27 claims
- Fentanyl
Fentanyl
22 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 21
Trazodone Hcl
21 claims
- Methylphenidate Hcl 20
Methylphenidate Hcl
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 53 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 38 |
| Mirtazapine | 34 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 27 |
| Fentanyl | 22 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 21 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 20 |
| Pregabalin | 19 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Sola Kim, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,541
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider
Sola Kim, MD's 549 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Kansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kim.
One of 12 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers enrolled in Kansas, 5 are shown here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sola Kim, MD's specialty? ▼
Sola Kim, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Topeka, Kansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sola Kim, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sola Kim, MD wrote 549 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is Sola Kim, MD located? ▼
Sola Kim, MD is located at 830 SW MULVANE ST, Topeka, KS, 66606. Phone: (785) 354-6992.
What is Sola Kim, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sola Kim, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609294990, issued on 04/03/2014.
Does Sola Kim, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sola Kim, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Sola Kim, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sola Kim, MD had 181 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.0%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,541 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sola Kim, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sola Kim, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Morphine Sulfate, Mirtazapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sola Kim, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sola Kim, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 549 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sola Kim, MD's credentials? ▼
Sola Kim, MD's NPI is 1609294990 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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