2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1023379849 MD
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BLAKE PETERSON, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in ARLINGTON, Virginia. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 391 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.6069/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$33.7K
51 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BLAKE PETERSON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.6069/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,745 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.6069/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
99%
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.

BLAKE PETERSON, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

97 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

BLAKE PETERSON, 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 BLAKE PETERSON, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2012

NPI 1023379849

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,745 439% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

96.6069/100 13.506900000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BLAKE PETERSON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.6069/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 96.6069/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.6%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 96.6069/100 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).

BLAKE PETERSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2445 ARMY NAVY DR, ARLINGTON, VA, 22206, with a listed phone of (703) 892-6500. NPI 1023379849 was issued on 06/07/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PETERSON 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 1,745 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 391 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.5%. 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 96.6069/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.2415), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

2445 ARMY NAVY DR
ARLINGTON, VA 22206

Provider Details

NPI 1023379849
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.6069
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.2415
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BLAKE PETERSON, 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.

ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER LLC
SAINT JOSEPH, MO

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 BLAKE PETERSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$33.7K

Largest payer

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, 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

BLAKE PETERSON, MD — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,745 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.

1,745
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
391
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,853
Total Day Supply
24,024
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Opioid Claims
969 (55.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 213, 75-84: 137, 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 BLAKE PETERSON, 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
Tramadol Hcl
540
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
405
Celecoxib
352
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
255
Ondansetron Hcl
89
Meloxicam
17
Oxycodone Hcl
16
Methylprednisolone
12
Cephalexin
11

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How BLAKE PETERSON, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

BLAKE PETERSON, MD's 1,745 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BLAKE PETERSON, MD's specialty?
BLAKE PETERSON, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in ARLINGTON, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does BLAKE PETERSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BLAKE PETERSON, MD wrote 1,745 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 391 beneficiaries.
What is BLAKE PETERSON, MD's Medicare quality score?
BLAKE PETERSON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.6069/100 (Quality: 92.2415). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BLAKE PETERSON, MD located?
BLAKE PETERSON, MD is located at 2445 ARMY NAVY DR, ARLINGTON, VA, 22206. Phone: (703) 892-6500.
What is BLAKE PETERSON, MD's NPI number?
BLAKE PETERSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023379849, issued on 06/07/2012.
Does BLAKE PETERSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BLAKE PETERSON, MD's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does BLAKE PETERSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BLAKE PETERSON, MD had 969 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.5%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BLAKE PETERSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BLAKE PETERSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BLAKE PETERSON, MD accept Medicare?
BLAKE PETERSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,745 Part D claims and 391 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BLAKE PETERSON, MD's credentials?
BLAKE PETERSON, MD's NPI is 1023379849 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.

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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