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2026 NPPES data Naturopath NPI 1316333099
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Naturopath in Hamilton, Montana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,661 in Naturopath, 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
37
Medicare Part D claims · Naturopath avg: 120
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Buffy Binder filed 37 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Naturopath in Hamilton, Montana.
- 37
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Buffy Binder's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
37 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Buffy Binder?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Naturopath
Medicare Part D claims
37 69% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Montana
How Naturopath compares to other specialties among Montana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Naturopath. Verify directly:
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).
Buffy Binder appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Naturopath provider at 1201 W MAIN ST, Hamilton, MT, 59840, with a listed phone of (406) 375-0167. NPI 1316333099 was issued on 04/09/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 37 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend.
Naturopath is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,661 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 120 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 | 1316333099 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Naturopath |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/09/2015 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
37
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 79
- Total Day Supply
- 2,392
- Generic Drug Cost
- $785
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.33
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Naturopath Overview
How Buffy Binder fits within the Naturopath landscape nationally.
6,661
Naturopath Providers in US
53
States with Naturopath
120
Avg Claims per Provider
Buffy Binder's 37 claims are below the specialty average of 120.
Nearby Naturopath Providers in Montana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Binder.
Dr. Nancy Aagenes
N.D.
Helena, MT
Dr. Bronwyn Bacon
N.D.
Bozeman, MT
Dr. Julie Barter
ND
Whitefish, MT
Dr. Margaret Beeson
ND
Billings, MT
Dr. Brooke Bertelson
ND
Billings, MT
Compare Naturopath nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Montana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Naturopath peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffy Binder's specialty? ▼
Buffy Binder specializes in Naturopath and practices in Hamilton, Montana.
How much does Buffy Binder prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Buffy Binder wrote 37 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Buffy Binder located? ▼
Buffy Binder is located at 1201 W MAIN ST, Hamilton, MT, 59840. Phone: (406) 375-0167.
What is Buffy Binder's NPI number? ▼
Buffy Binder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316333099, issued on 04/09/2015.
How many Naturopath providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,661 Naturopath providers across 53 states in the US. The average Naturopath provider writes 120 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Buffy Binder prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Buffy Binder's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Buffy Binder accept Medicare? ▼
Buffy Binder appears in CMS Medicare data with 37 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Buffy Binder's credentials? ▼
Buffy Binder's NPI is 1316333099. 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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