2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician NPI 1316040876 MD
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BASIL BESH, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in FREMONT, California. 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
207
Medicare Part D claims · 85 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician avg: 180
MIPS score
27.8519/100
▼ 55 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BASIL BESH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 27.8519/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 207 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

27.8519/100
MIPS score · -55 vs avg
207
Part D claims, 2023
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.

BASIL BESH, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

28 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

BASIL BESH, 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 BASIL BESH, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/07/2006

NPI 1316040876

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician

Niche

1,962 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

207 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 180

MIPS final score

27.8519/100 55.248099999999994% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician share within California

1. Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BASIL BESH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
27.8519/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) — 27.8519/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%27.9%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) — 27.8519/100 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).

BASIL BESH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 39180 FARWELL DR, FREMONT, CA, 94538, with a listed phone of (510) 857-1000. NPI 1316040876 was issued on 09/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BESH 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 207 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 85 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.0%. 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 27.8519/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,962 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 180 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

39180 FARWELL DR
FREMONT, CA 94538

Provider Details

NPI 1316040876
Specialty Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/07/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

27.8519
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BASIL BESH, 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.

BASIL R BESH MD INC
FREMONT, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BASIL BESH, MD. To verify BASIL BESH, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

207
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
85
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
211
Total Day Supply
5,120
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
31 (15.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.80
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BASIL BESH, 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
Nabumetone
100
Ibuprofen
50
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
29

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

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Overview

How BASIL BESH, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,962
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
180
Avg Claims per Provider

BASIL BESH, MD's 207 claims are above the specialty average of 180.

Nearby Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BASIL BESH, MD's specialty?
BASIL BESH, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician and practices in FREMONT, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does BASIL BESH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BASIL BESH, MD wrote 207 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 85 beneficiaries.
What is BASIL BESH, MD's Medicare quality score?
BASIL BESH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 27.8519/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BASIL BESH, MD located?
BASIL BESH, MD is located at 39180 FARWELL DR, FREMONT, CA, 94538. Phone: (510) 857-1000.
What is BASIL BESH, MD's NPI number?
BASIL BESH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316040876, issued on 09/07/2006.
Does BASIL BESH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BASIL BESH, MD had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.0%.
How many Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,962 Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider writes 180 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BASIL BESH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BASIL BESH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Nabumetone, Ibuprofen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BASIL BESH, MD accept Medicare?
BASIL BESH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 207 Part D claims and 85 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BASIL BESH, MD's credentials?
BASIL BESH, MD's NPI is 1316040876 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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