2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1720073596 MD
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BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD

Procedural Dermatology Physician in HELENA, Montana. 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
451
Medicare Part D claims · 185 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
MIPS score
97.0949/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HELENA, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 451 claims across 185 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.0949/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.0949 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 451 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)

BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/16/2005

NPI 1720073596

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

451 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

97.0949/100 13.994900000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Montana

1. Procedural Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Montana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.0949/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 97.0949/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.1%
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 97.0949/100 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).

BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in HELENA, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1720073596. 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.

BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 MEDICAL PARK DR # 201B, HELENA, MT, 59601, with a listed phone of (406) 443-7200. NPI 1720073596 was issued on 09/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALDRIDGE 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 451 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 185 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $154K in drug spend. 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 97.0949/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.7373, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

1 MEDICAL PARK DR # 201B
HELENA, MT 59601

Provider Details

NPI 1720073596
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/16/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.0949
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.7373
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

451
Total Claims
$154K
Total Drug Cost
185
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
492
Total Day Supply
12,134
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
99
Clobetasol Propionate
55
Hydrocortisone
50
Betamethasone Dipropionate
43
Fluorouracil
29
Cephalexin
23
Prednisone
13
Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens)
Secukinumab
12

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD's 451 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD's specialty?
BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in HELENA, Montana. Credentials: MD.
How much does BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD wrote 451 Medicare Part D claims totaling $154K in drug costs for 185 beneficiaries.
What is BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD's Medicare quality score?
BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.0949/100 (Quality: 92.7373, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD located?
BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD is located at 1 MEDICAL PARK DR # 201B, HELENA, MT, 59601. Phone: (406) 443-7200.
What is BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD's NPI number?
BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720073596, issued on 09/16/2005.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD accept Medicare?
BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 451 Part D claims and 185 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD's credentials?
BYRON BALDRIDGE, MD's NPI is 1720073596 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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