2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1427053776 M.D.
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BETH BUSCHER, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in NEWTOWN, Connecticut. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 562 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.093/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.5K
72 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BETH BUSCHER, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEWTOWN, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 562 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.093/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.5K across 72 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BETH BUSCHER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.093 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,314 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)

BETH BUSCHER, 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).

BETH BUSCHER, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2005

NPI 1427053776

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,314 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

81.093/100 2.006999999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Dermatology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BETH BUSCHER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.093/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 81.093/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.1%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 81.093/100 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).

BETH BUSCHER, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in NEWTOWN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1427053776. 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.

BETH BUSCHER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 170 MOUNT PLEASANT RD STE 201, NEWTOWN, CT, 06470, with a listed phone of (203) 792-4151. NPI 1427053776 was issued on 06/14/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUSCHER 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 1,314 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 562 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $378K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count. 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 81.093/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.3475, Cost 75.18), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

170 MOUNT PLEASANT RD STE 201
NEWTOWN, CT 06470

Provider Details

NPI 1427053776
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/14/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.093
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.3475
Quality
75.18
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BETH BUSCHER, 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.

DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT, PC
NEW MILFORD, CT

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 BETH BUSCHER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Generic-heavy

BETH BUSCHER, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,314 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.

1,314
Total Claims
$378K
Total Drug Cost
562
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,789
Total Day Supply
47,399
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$351K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 255, 75-84: 223, 85+: 67

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
322
Ketoconazole
152
Minoxidil
124
Hydrocortisone
92
Nystatin
61
Metronidazole
53
Doxycycline Hyclate
49
Mometasone Furoate
45
Betamethasone Dipropionate
41
Mupirocin
35

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How BETH BUSCHER, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

BETH BUSCHER, M.D.'s 1,314 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BETH BUSCHER, M.D.'s specialty?
BETH BUSCHER, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in NEWTOWN, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BETH BUSCHER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BETH BUSCHER, M.D. wrote 1,314 Medicare Part D claims totaling $378K in drug costs for 562 beneficiaries.
What is BETH BUSCHER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BETH BUSCHER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.093/100 (Quality: 71.3475, Cost: 75.18). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BETH BUSCHER, M.D. located?
BETH BUSCHER, M.D. is located at 170 MOUNT PLEASANT RD STE 201, NEWTOWN, CT, 06470. Phone: (203) 792-4151.
What is BETH BUSCHER, M.D.'s NPI number?
BETH BUSCHER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427053776, issued on 06/14/2005.
Does BETH BUSCHER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BETH BUSCHER, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $351K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BETH BUSCHER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BETH BUSCHER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Minoxidil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BETH BUSCHER, M.D. accept Medicare?
BETH BUSCHER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,314 Part D claims and 562 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BETH BUSCHER, M.D.'s credentials?
BETH BUSCHER, M.D.'s NPI is 1427053776 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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