2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1740280841 DO
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THOMAS KAELIN, DO

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in N CHARLESTON, 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
665
Medicare Part D claims · 143 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.4752/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.8K
63 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THOMAS KAELIN, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.4752/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 665 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.4752/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
665
Part D claims, 2023
47%
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.

THOMAS KAELIN, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

93 Top 29% higher than 71% 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)

THOMAS KAELIN, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — 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 THOMAS KAELIN, DO?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/29/2005

NPI 1740280841

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

665 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

MIPS final score

93.4752/100 10.375200000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within South Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS KAELIN, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.4752/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 93.4752/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.5%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 93.4752/100 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).

THOMAS KAELIN, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding DO credentials at 9150 MEDCOM ST. STE B, N CHARLESTON, SC, 29406, with a listed phone of (843) 871-4006. NPI 1740280841 was issued on 07/29/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KAELIN 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 665 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 143 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $459K in drug spend, split 53% brand-name and 47% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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 93.4752/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.1042, Cost 80.294), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

9150 MEDCOM ST. STE B
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Provider Details

NPI 1740280841
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/29/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.4752
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.1042
Quality
80.294
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS KAELIN, DO 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.

BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL INC
CHARLESTON, SC
LOWCOUNTRY LUNG AND CRITICAL CARE PA
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
SUMMERVILLE SLEEP CONSULTANTS LLC
SUMMERVILLE, SC

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 THOMAS KAELIN, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS 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 · Brand-heavy

THOMAS KAELIN, DO — brand share 53.0%
Specialty average (est.)

53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 665 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.

665
Total Claims
$459K
Total Drug Cost
143
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,067
Total Day Supply
29,803
Brand vs Generic
53% brand / 47% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$421K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K
Opioid Claims
13 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 60, 75-84: 52, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What THOMAS KAELIN, DO 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
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
143
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
95
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
61
Prednisone
42
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
22
Azithromycin
18
Montelukast Sodium
18
Wixela Inhub
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
18
Spiriva Handihaler
Tiotropium Bromide
16
Ofev
Nintedanib Esylate
15

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

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How THOMAS KAELIN, DO fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS KAELIN, DO's 665 claims are below the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (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 KAELIN.

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS KAELIN, DO's specialty?
THOMAS KAELIN, DO specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in N CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: DO.
How much does THOMAS KAELIN, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS KAELIN, DO wrote 665 Medicare Part D claims totaling $459K in drug costs for 143 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS KAELIN, DO's Medicare quality score?
THOMAS KAELIN, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.4752/100 (Quality: 93.1042, Cost: 80.294). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS KAELIN, DO located?
THOMAS KAELIN, DO is located at 9150 MEDCOM ST. STE B, N CHARLESTON, SC, 29406. Phone: (843) 871-4006.
What is THOMAS KAELIN, DO's NPI number?
THOMAS KAELIN, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740280841, issued on 07/29/2005.
Does THOMAS KAELIN, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS KAELIN, DO's prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $421K in brand drug costs.
Does THOMAS KAELIN, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS KAELIN, DO had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS KAELIN, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS KAELIN, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Breo Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS KAELIN, DO accept Medicare?
THOMAS KAELIN, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 665 Part D claims and 143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS KAELIN, DO's credentials?
THOMAS KAELIN, DO's NPI is 1740280841 with credentials DO. 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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