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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1144226481 MD
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,524 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 182 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Thomas Klemond, MD filed 3,616 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Minneapolis, Minnesota, prescribing 85% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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 Klemond, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,616 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Thomas Klemond, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Thomas Klemond, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,616 184% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Klemond, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 701 PARK AVE FL 5, Minneapolis, MN, 55415, with a listed phone of (612) 873-2723. NPI 1144226481 was issued on 06/22/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,616 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 182 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $290K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1144226481 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/22/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Thomas Klemond, 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.
Hennepin Healthcare System Inc
Minneapolis, MN
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
Thomas Klemond, MD - brand share 15.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 3,616 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.
3,616
Total Claims
$290K
Total Drug Cost
182
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,636
- Total Day Supply
- 69,981
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $216K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $74K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 83
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.60
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 34, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 44, 85+: 32
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thomas Klemond, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
199 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
140 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
133 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
121 claims
- Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium
114 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
110 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
100 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
97 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 199 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 140 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 133 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 121 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 114 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 110 |
| Gabapentin | 100 |
| Lisinopril | 97 |
| Olanzapine | 97 |
| Carvedilol | 67 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Thomas Klemond, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Klemond, MD's 3,616 claims are above the specialty average of 1,275.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Klemond.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Klemond, MD's specialty? ▼
Thomas Klemond, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Thomas Klemond, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Thomas Klemond, MD wrote 3,616 Medicare Part D claims totaling $290K in drug costs for 182 beneficiaries.
Where is Thomas Klemond, MD located? ▼
Thomas Klemond, MD is located at 701 PARK AVE FL 5, Minneapolis, MN, 55415. Phone: (612) 873-2723.
What is Thomas Klemond, MD's NPI number? ▼
Thomas Klemond, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144226481, issued on 06/22/2005.
Does Thomas Klemond, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thomas Klemond, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $216K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Klemond, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Klemond, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Tamsulosin Hcl, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Klemond, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Klemond, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,616 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 Thomas Klemond, MD's credentials? ▼
Thomas Klemond, MD's NPI is 1144226481 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
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