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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1598950545 D.O.
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Family Medicine Physician in Fairbanks, Alaska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 265 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
CMS neutral threshold · no category scores published
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Bethany Chernich, D.O. carries the neutral CMS MIPS final score of 75/100, assigned where no category was scored - and filed 3,023 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- CMS neutral score · not measured
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Bethany Chernich, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,023 ≥ 89th percentile 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Bethany Chernich, D.O. 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 Bethany Chernich, D.O.?
CMS neutral score, not measuredPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,023 12% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100
Specialty distribution in Alaska
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers
MIPS score not measured
CMS assigned a neutral 75/100 threshold
CMS did not publish any Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, or Improvement Activities category score for this clinician. This administrative threshold is not comparable with the national average of clinicians whose MIPS score was measured.
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Bethany Chernich, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1001 NOBLE ST, Fairbanks, AK, 99701, with a listed phone of (907) 459-3500. NPI 1598950545 was issued on 09/12/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,023 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 265 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $463K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider carries a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, but CMS published no Quality, Promoting Interoperability, Improvement Activity or Cost score: this is the neutral performance threshold CMS assigns where nothing was scored, so it is not comparable with clinicians whose score was measured.
Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,760 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1598950545 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/12/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
CMS neutral threshold · not measured
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Bethany Chernich, D.O. 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.
Tanana Valley Clinic LLC
Fairbanks, AK
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 · Typical
Bethany Chernich, D.O. - brand share 16.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 3,023 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.
3,023
Total Claims
$463K
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,647
- Total Day Supply
- 192,620
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $368K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $88K
- Opioid Claims
- 142 (4.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 24
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.80
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 138, 75-84: 86, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bethany Chernich, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
145 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
134 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
132 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
96 claims
- Ozempic
Ozempic
77 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
67 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
65 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
63 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 145 |
| Lisinopril | 134 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 132 |
| Gabapentin | 96 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 77 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 67 |
| Losartan Potassium | 65 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 63 |
| Famotidine | 62 |
| Metformin Hcl | 61 |
* 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 Bethany Chernich, D.O. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Bethany Chernich, D.O.'s 3,023 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Alaska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alaska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chernich.
One of 688 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Alaska, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Charles Aarons
MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. David Abel
DO
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Brian Accola
M.D.
Fairbanks, AK
Dr. Stephen Ake
D.O.
Fairbanks, AK
Dr. Allan Alberton
M.D.
Anchorage, AK
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethany Chernich, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Bethany Chernich, D.O. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Fairbanks, Alaska. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Bethany Chernich, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bethany Chernich, D.O. wrote 3,023 Medicare Part D claims totaling $463K in drug costs for 265 beneficiaries.
What is Bethany Chernich, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Bethany Chernich, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. CMS published no Quality, Promoting Interoperability, Improvement Activity or Cost score for this clinician, so the final score is the neutral performance threshold CMS assigns rather than a measured result. The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Bethany Chernich, D.O. located? ▼
Bethany Chernich, D.O. is located at 1001 NOBLE ST, Fairbanks, AK, 99701. Phone: (907) 459-3500.
What is Bethany Chernich, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Bethany Chernich, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598950545, issued on 09/12/2007.
Does Bethany Chernich, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Bethany Chernich, D.O.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $368K in brand drug costs.
Does Bethany Chernich, D.O. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Bethany Chernich, D.O. had 142 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 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 Bethany Chernich, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bethany Chernich, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bethany Chernich, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Bethany Chernich, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,023 Part D claims and 265 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bethany Chernich, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Bethany Chernich, D.O.'s NPI is 1598950545 with credentials D.O.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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