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AARON AUDET, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in BILLINGS, Montana. 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
410
Medicare Part D claims · 304 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.3056/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: AARON AUDET, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BILLINGS, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 410 claims across 304 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.3056/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: AARON AUDET, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.3056 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 410 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)

AARON AUDET, M.D. 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).

AARON AUDET, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2012

NPI 1013270156

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

410 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

94.3056/100 11.205600000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Montana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AARON AUDET, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.3056/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 94.3056/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.3%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 94.3056/100 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).

AARON AUDET, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in BILLINGS, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1013270156. 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.

AARON AUDET, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 801 N 29TH ST, BILLINGS, MT, 59101, with a listed phone of (406) 238-2500. NPI 1013270156 was issued on 06/22/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AUDET 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 410 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 304 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. 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 94.3056/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.5889), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101

Provider Details

NPI 1013270156
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/22/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.3056
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.5889
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AARON AUDET, M.D. 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.

BILLINGS CLINIC
★★★★☆ 4/5
BILLINGS, MT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 270004

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 · Generic-heavy

AARON AUDET, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 410 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.

410
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
304
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
422
Total Day Supply
4,464
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
13 (3.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
193

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 152, 75-84: 82, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
42
Prednisone
42
Doxycycline Hyclate
39
Methylprednisolone
27
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
26
Cefdinir
25
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
21
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
17
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
16
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
15

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How AARON AUDET, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

AARON AUDET, M.D.'s 410 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AARON AUDET, M.D.'s specialty?
AARON AUDET, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BILLINGS, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does AARON AUDET, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AARON AUDET, M.D. wrote 410 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 304 beneficiaries.
What is AARON AUDET, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
AARON AUDET, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.3056/100 (Quality: 85.5889). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AARON AUDET, M.D. located?
AARON AUDET, M.D. is located at 801 N 29TH ST, BILLINGS, MT, 59101. Phone: (406) 238-2500.
What is AARON AUDET, M.D.'s NPI number?
AARON AUDET, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013270156, issued on 06/22/2012.
Does AARON AUDET, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AARON AUDET, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does AARON AUDET, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, AARON AUDET, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AARON AUDET, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AARON AUDET, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Prednisone, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AARON AUDET, M.D. accept Medicare?
AARON AUDET, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 410 Part D claims and 304 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AARON AUDET, M.D.'s credentials?
AARON AUDET, M.D.'s NPI is 1013270156 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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