2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1346595238 PA
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BETHANY BUIE, PA

Otolaryngology Physician in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. 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
169
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
30.0226/100
▼ 53 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BETHANY BUIE, PA is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 169 claims across 118 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 30.0226/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BETHANY BUIE, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 30.0226 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 169 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)

BETHANY BUIE, PA 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).

BETHANY BUIE, PA at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2012

NPI 1346595238

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

169 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

30.0226/100 53.0774% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BETHANY BUIE, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
30.0226/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 30.0226/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 30.0226/100 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.

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BETHANY BUIE, PA is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1346595238. 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.

BETHANY BUIE, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding PA credentials at MEDICAL CENTER BVLD, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27157, with a listed phone of (336) 716-3636. NPI 1346595238 was issued on 07/17/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUIE 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 169 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 118 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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 30.0226/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 19.222, Cost 55.8534), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

MEDICAL CENTER BVLD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157

Provider Details

NPI 1346595238
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/17/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

30.0226
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
19.222
Quality
55.8534
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BETHANY BUIE, PA 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.

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
CLEMMONS, NC

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

BETHANY BUIE, PA — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 169 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.

169
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
218
Total Day Supply
4,470
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 50, 75-84: 42, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
18
Methylprednisolone
17
Ipratropium Bromide
15
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
13
Omeprazole
13

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How BETHANY BUIE, PA fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

BETHANY BUIE, PA's 169 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUIE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BETHANY BUIE, PA's specialty?
BETHANY BUIE, PA specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. Credentials: PA.
How much does BETHANY BUIE, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BETHANY BUIE, PA wrote 169 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
What is BETHANY BUIE, PA's Medicare quality score?
BETHANY BUIE, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 30.0226/100 (Quality: 19.222, Cost: 55.8534). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BETHANY BUIE, PA located?
BETHANY BUIE, PA is located at MEDICAL CENTER BVLD, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27157. Phone: (336) 716-3636.
What is BETHANY BUIE, PA's NPI number?
BETHANY BUIE, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346595238, issued on 07/17/2012.
Does BETHANY BUIE, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BETHANY BUIE, PA's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BETHANY BUIE, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BETHANY BUIE, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, Methylprednisolone, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BETHANY BUIE, PA accept Medicare?
BETHANY BUIE, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 169 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BETHANY BUIE, PA's credentials?
BETHANY BUIE, PA's NPI is 1346595238 with credentials PA. 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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