2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1386606275 MD
Verify on CMS →

STEPHEN KIKEL, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in YANCEYVILLE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 531 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN KIKEL, MD filed 7,630 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in YANCEYVILLE, North Carolina, prescribing 87% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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.

STEPHEN KIKEL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

7,630 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN KIKEL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about STEPHEN KIKEL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2006

NPI 1386606275

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,630 2068% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

STEPHEN KIKEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 439 US HIGHWAY 158 W, YANCEYVILLE, NC, 27379, with a listed phone of (336) 694-9331. NPI 1386606275 was issued on 04/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIKEL 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 7,630 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 531 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $532K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

439 US HIGHWAY 158 W
YANCEYVILLE, NC 27379

Provider Details

NPI 1386606275
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/05/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

STEPHEN KIKEL, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 7,630 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.

7,630
Total Claims
$532K
Total Drug Cost
531
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,362
Total Day Supply
347,493
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$439K
Generic Drug Cost
$90K
Opioid Claims
180 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
132

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 85, 65-74: 234, 75-84: 156, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEPHEN KIKEL, 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
479
Lisinopril
356
Amlodipine Besylate
284
Metformin Hcl
222
Omeprazole
221
Pantoprazole Sodium
202
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
191
Levothyroxine Sodium
178
Losartan Potassium
178
Gabapentin
162

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How STEPHEN KIKEL, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN KIKEL, MD's 7,630 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KIKEL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN KIKEL, MD's specialty?
STEPHEN KIKEL, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in YANCEYVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHEN KIKEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN KIKEL, MD wrote 7,630 Medicare Part D claims totaling $532K in drug costs for 531 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN KIKEL, MD located?
STEPHEN KIKEL, MD is located at 439 US HIGHWAY 158 W, YANCEYVILLE, NC, 27379. Phone: (336) 694-9331.
What is STEPHEN KIKEL, MD's NPI number?
STEPHEN KIKEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386606275, issued on 04/05/2006.
Does STEPHEN KIKEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN KIKEL, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $439K in brand drug costs.
Does STEPHEN KIKEL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHEN KIKEL, MD had 180 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN KIKEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN KIKEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN KIKEL, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHEN KIKEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,630 Part D claims and 531 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN KIKEL, MD's credentials?
STEPHEN KIKEL, MD's NPI is 1386606275 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.

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology