2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1649381153 M.D.
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SOON KIM, M.D.

Surgery Physician in GARDNERVILLE, Nevada. 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
324
Medicare Part D claims · 182 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SOON KIM, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GARDNERVILLE, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 324 claims across 182 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SOON KIM, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 324 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)

SOON KIM, M.D. 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).

SOON KIM, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1649381153

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

324 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Surgery Physician share within Nevada

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SOON KIM, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 75/100 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).

SOON KIM, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in GARDNERVILLE, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1649381153. 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.

SOON KIM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1516 VIRGINIA RANCH RD, GARDNERVILLE, NV, 89410, with a listed phone of (775) 783-3020. NPI 1649381153 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIM 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 324 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 182 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.0%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

1516 VIRGINIA RANCH RD
GARDNERVILLE, NV 89410

Provider Details

NPI 1649381153
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SOON KIM, M.D. 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.

MESQUITE CLINIC MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
MESQUITE, NV

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 · Typical

SOON KIM, M.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 324 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.

324
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
182
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
362
Total Day Supply
4,400
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
120 (37.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
54% female / 46% 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
71
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
36
Sutab
Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf
29
Pantoprazole Sodium
20
Omeprazole
18
Colesevelam Hcl
15
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine/Prilocaine
15
Tramadol Hcl
12
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How SOON KIM, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

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

SOON KIM, M.D.'s 324 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SOON KIM, M.D.'s specialty?
SOON KIM, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in GARDNERVILLE, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SOON KIM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SOON KIM, M.D. wrote 324 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 182 beneficiaries.
What is SOON KIM, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SOON KIM, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SOON KIM, M.D. located?
SOON KIM, M.D. is located at 1516 VIRGINIA RANCH RD, GARDNERVILLE, NV, 89410. Phone: (775) 783-3020.
What is SOON KIM, M.D.'s NPI number?
SOON KIM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649381153, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does SOON KIM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SOON KIM, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does SOON KIM, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SOON KIM, M.D. had 120 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.0%.
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 SOON KIM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SOON KIM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Sutab. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SOON KIM, M.D. accept Medicare?
SOON KIM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 324 Part D claims and 182 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SOON KIM, M.D.'s credentials?
SOON KIM, M.D.'s NPI is 1649381153 with credentials M.D.. 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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