2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1730133646 MD
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SUZANNE KOVACS, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina. 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
25K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.0864/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.4K
148 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SUZANNE KOVACS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.0864/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 24,568 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.0864/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
25K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
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.

SUZANNE KOVACS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

96 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

SUZANNE KOVACS, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about SUZANNE KOVACS, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2006

NPI 1730133646

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

24,568 805% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

96.0864/100 12.986400000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.0864/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 96.0864/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.1%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 96.0864/100 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).

SUZANNE KOVACS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1650 SKYLYN DR STE 220, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29307, with a listed phone of (864) 560-9056. NPI 1730133646 was issued on 05/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KOVACS 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 24,568 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,084 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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 96.0864/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.1728), 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

1650 SKYLYN DR STE 220
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307

Provider Details

NPI 1730133646
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.0864
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.1728
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUZANNE KOVACS, 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.

SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
SPARTANBURG, SC
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 420007

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 SUZANNE KOVACS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

SUZANNE KOVACS, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 24,568 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.

24,568
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
1,084
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
51,406
Total Day Supply
1,475,123
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$364K
Opioid Claims
883 (3.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
1,159

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 108, 65-74: 450, 75-84: 404, 85+: 122

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SUZANNE KOVACS, 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
1,094
Levothyroxine Sodium
1,031
Amlodipine Besylate
686
Pantoprazole Sodium
643
Lisinopril
575
Lorazepam
548
Losartan Potassium
539
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
527
Rosuvastatin Calcium
483
Montelukast Sodium
442

* 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 SUZANNE KOVACS, 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

SUZANNE KOVACS, MD's 24,568 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUZANNE KOVACS, MD's specialty?
SUZANNE KOVACS, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does SUZANNE KOVACS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUZANNE KOVACS, MD wrote 24,568 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 1,084 beneficiaries.
What is SUZANNE KOVACS, MD's Medicare quality score?
SUZANNE KOVACS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.0864/100 (Quality: 92.1728). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SUZANNE KOVACS, MD located?
SUZANNE KOVACS, MD is located at 1650 SKYLYN DR STE 220, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29307. Phone: (864) 560-9056.
What is SUZANNE KOVACS, MD's NPI number?
SUZANNE KOVACS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730133646, issued on 05/22/2006.
Does SUZANNE KOVACS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUZANNE KOVACS, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
Does SUZANNE KOVACS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SUZANNE KOVACS, MD had 883 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
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 SUZANNE KOVACS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUZANNE KOVACS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUZANNE KOVACS, MD accept Medicare?
SUZANNE KOVACS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 24,568 Part D claims and 1,084 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUZANNE KOVACS, MD's credentials?
SUZANNE KOVACS, MD's NPI is 1730133646 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.

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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