2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1821358490 MD
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BRENT BETTS, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in BOISE, Idaho. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 803 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.5167/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$125.42
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRENT BETTS, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOISE, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 803 beneficiaries — 44% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.5167/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $125.42 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRENT BETTS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.5167 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,164 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)

BRENT BETTS, 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).

BRENT BETTS, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2012

NPI 1821358490

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,164 123% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

88.5167/100 5.416700000000006% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Idaho

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRENT BETTS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.5167/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 88.5167/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.5%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 88.5167/100 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).

BRENT BETTS, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in BOISE, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821358490. 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.

BRENT BETTS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 999 N CURTIS RD STE 205, BOISE, ID, 83706, with a listed phone of (702) 408-4664. NPI 1821358490 was issued on 05/17/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BETTS 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 3,164 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 803 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $253K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% 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 88.5167/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.6835, Cost 91.4776), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

999 N CURTIS RD STE 205
BOISE, ID 83706

Provider Details

NPI 1821358490
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/17/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.5167
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.6835
Quality
91.4776
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRENT BETTS, 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.

INTERMOUNTAIN EYE AND LASER CENTERS PLLC
BOISE, ID

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 BRENT BETTS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$125

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 · Above average

BRENT BETTS, MD — brand share 44.0%
Specialty average (est.)

44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 3,164 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.

3,164
Total Claims
$253K
Total Drug Cost
803
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,925
Total Day Supply
135,102
Brand vs Generic
44% brand / 56% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$191K
Generic Drug Cost
$62K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 334, 75-84: 343, 85+: 87

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
946
Ketorolac Tromethamine
487
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
383
Ofloxacin
277
Latanoprost
212
Fluorometholone
99
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
98
Timolol Maleate
92
Brimonidine Tartrate
76
Difluprednate
54

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How BRENT BETTS, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

BRENT BETTS, MD's 3,164 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRENT BETTS, MD's specialty?
BRENT BETTS, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BOISE, Idaho. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRENT BETTS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRENT BETTS, MD wrote 3,164 Medicare Part D claims totaling $253K in drug costs for 803 beneficiaries.
What is BRENT BETTS, MD's Medicare quality score?
BRENT BETTS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.5167/100 (Quality: 77.6835, Cost: 91.4776). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRENT BETTS, MD located?
BRENT BETTS, MD is located at 999 N CURTIS RD STE 205, BOISE, ID, 83706. Phone: (702) 408-4664.
What is BRENT BETTS, MD's NPI number?
BRENT BETTS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821358490, issued on 05/17/2012.
Does BRENT BETTS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRENT BETTS, MD's prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $191K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRENT BETTS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRENT BETTS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRENT BETTS, MD accept Medicare?
BRENT BETTS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,164 Part D claims and 803 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRENT BETTS, MD's credentials?
BRENT BETTS, MD's NPI is 1821358490 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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