2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1992810857 MD
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TIMOTHY KELLA, MD

General Practice Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
162
Medicare Part D claims · 109 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
79.292/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$60.36
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TIMOTHY KELLA, MD is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 162 claims across 109 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.292/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $60.36 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TIMOTHY KELLA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.292 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 162 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)

TIMOTHY KELLA, MD 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).

TIMOTHY KELLA, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2006

NPI 1992810857

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

162 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

MIPS final score

79.292/100 3.8079999999999927% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

General Practice Physician share within Missouri

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Missouri

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TIMOTHY KELLA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.292/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 79.292/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 79.292/100 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).

TIMOTHY KELLA, MD is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1992810857. 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.

TIMOTHY KELLA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3015 N BALLAS RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63131, with a listed phone of (314) 966-5000. NPI 1992810857 was issued on 08/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KELLA 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 162 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 109 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.6%. 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 79.292/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.46, Cost 59.5132), compared with the national average of 83.1.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

3015 N BALLAS RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131

Provider Details

NPI 1992810857
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.292
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.46
Quality
59.5132
Cost
100
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 TIMOTHY KELLA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$60

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

162
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
109
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
166
Total Day Supply
1,915
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
35 (21.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 48, 75-84: 34, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
20
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
12
Tramadol Hcl
11

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How TIMOTHY KELLA, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

TIMOTHY KELLA, MD's 162 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIMOTHY KELLA, MD's specialty?
TIMOTHY KELLA, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does TIMOTHY KELLA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TIMOTHY KELLA, MD wrote 162 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 109 beneficiaries.
What is TIMOTHY KELLA, MD's Medicare quality score?
TIMOTHY KELLA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.292/100 (Quality: 71.46, Cost: 59.5132). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TIMOTHY KELLA, MD located?
TIMOTHY KELLA, MD is located at 3015 N BALLAS RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63131. Phone: (314) 966-5000.
What is TIMOTHY KELLA, MD's NPI number?
TIMOTHY KELLA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992810857, issued on 08/20/2006.
Does TIMOTHY KELLA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, TIMOTHY KELLA, MD had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.6%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TIMOTHY KELLA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TIMOTHY KELLA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TIMOTHY KELLA, MD accept Medicare?
TIMOTHY KELLA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 162 Part D claims and 109 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TIMOTHY KELLA, MD's credentials?
TIMOTHY KELLA, MD's NPI is 1992810857 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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