2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1548258379 M.D.
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SUSIE KIM, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in DURANGO, Colorado. 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
726
Medicare Part D claims · 158 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.1751/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$756
47 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SUSIE KIM, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DURANGO, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 726 claims across 158 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.1751/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $756 across 47 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SUSIE KIM, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.1751 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 726 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)

SUSIE KIM, M.D. 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).

SUSIE KIM, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/06/2005

NPI 1548258379

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

726 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

MIPS final score

77.1751/100 5.924899999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Colorado

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SUSIE KIM, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.1751/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 77.1751/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.2%
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 77.1751/100 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).

SUSIE KIM, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in DURANGO, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1548258379. 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.

SUSIE KIM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 MERCADO ST, DURANGO, CO, 81301, with a listed phone of (970) 247-1120. NPI 1548258379 was issued on 10/06/2005. 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 726 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 158 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $136K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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 77.1751/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.2782, Cost 59.4721), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

1 MERCADO ST
DURANGO, CO 81301

Provider Details

NPI 1548258379
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/06/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.1751
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.2782
Quality
59.4721
Cost
81
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 SUSIE KIM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$756

Largest payer

Amgen 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 · Typical

SUSIE KIM, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 726 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.

726
Total Claims
$136K
Total Drug Cost
158
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,684
Total Day Supply
49,930
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$123K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
50% female / 50% 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
Metoprolol Succinate
78
Eliquis
Apixaban
59
Atorvastatin Calcium
55
Rosuvastatin Calcium
44
Spironolactone
38
Amlodipine Besylate
37
Losartan Potassium
35
Furosemide
34
Metoprolol Tartrate
33
Lisinopril
26

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How SUSIE KIM, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

SUSIE KIM, M.D.'s 726 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSIE KIM, M.D.'s specialty?
SUSIE KIM, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in DURANGO, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SUSIE KIM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSIE KIM, M.D. wrote 726 Medicare Part D claims totaling $136K in drug costs for 158 beneficiaries.
What is SUSIE KIM, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SUSIE KIM, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.1751/100 (Quality: 80.2782, Cost: 59.4721). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SUSIE KIM, M.D. located?
SUSIE KIM, M.D. is located at 1 MERCADO ST, DURANGO, CO, 81301. Phone: (970) 247-1120.
What is SUSIE KIM, M.D.'s NPI number?
SUSIE KIM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548258379, issued on 10/06/2005.
Does SUSIE KIM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSIE KIM, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $123K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUSIE KIM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSIE KIM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSIE KIM, M.D. accept Medicare?
SUSIE KIM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 726 Part D claims and 158 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSIE KIM, M.D.'s credentials?
SUSIE KIM, M.D.'s NPI is 1548258379 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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