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2026 NPPES data Body Imaging Physician NPI 1518923416 M.D.
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Body Imaging Physician in Augusta, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,930 in Body Imaging 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
214
Medicare Part D claims · 95 beneficiaries · Body Imaging Physician avg: 44
MIPS score
75.3/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$54.7
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Byron Dasher, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75.3/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 214
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Byron Dasher, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Byron Dasher, M.D. sits
This provider among body imaging physician peers
Across the 34 body imaging physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Byron Dasher, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 94% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 21% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one body imaging physician peer from a representative sample of 33; the gold marker is Byron Dasher, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Byron Dasher, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Byron Dasher, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Body Imaging Physician
Medicare Part D claims
214 386% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75.3/100 7.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Body Imaging Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Byron Dasher, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Body Imaging Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Body Imaging Physician) - 75.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Byron Dasher, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Body Imaging Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 821 ST. SEBASTIAN WAY, Augusta, GA, 30912, with a listed phone of (706) 721-2971. NPI 1518923416 was issued on 04/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 95 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 38.3, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Body Imaging Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,930 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 44 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 | 1518923416 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Body Imaging Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/21/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75.3333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
38.3333
Quality
100
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
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 Byron Dasher, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$55
Largest payer
Teleflex 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
214
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
95
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 236
- Total Day Supply
- 2,666
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 54 (25.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 53
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.32
- Gender Split
- 31% female / 69% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Byron Dasher, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
43 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
42 claims
- Diazepam
Diazepam
29 claims
- Betamethasone Dipr… 16
Betamethasone Dipropionate
16 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl 15
Tamsulosin Hcl
15 claims
- Dexamethasone 14
Dexamethasone
14 claims
- Memantine Hcl 11
Memantine Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 43 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 42 |
| Diazepam | 29 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 16 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 15 |
| Dexamethasone | 14 |
| Memantine Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Body Imaging Physician Overview
How Byron Dasher, M.D. fits within the Body Imaging Physician landscape nationally.
1,930
Body Imaging Physician Providers in US
52
States with Body Imaging Physician
44
Avg Claims per Provider
Byron Dasher, M.D.'s 214 claims are above the specialty average of 44.
Nearby Body Imaging Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dasher.
Dr. Abdul Rahman Abualruz
MD
Augusta, GA
Dr. Henry Alperin
M.D.
Augusta, GA
Dr. Michael Aquadro
MD
Albany, GA
Dr. Damon Black
M.D.
Rome, GA
Dr. Edward Brewster
M.D.
Rome, GA
Compare Body Imaging Physician 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 Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron Dasher, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Byron Dasher, M.D. specializes in Body Imaging Physician and practices in Augusta, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Byron Dasher, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Byron Dasher, M.D. wrote 214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 95 beneficiaries.
What is Byron Dasher, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Byron Dasher, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.3/100 (Quality: 38.3, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Byron Dasher, M.D. located? ▼
Byron Dasher, M.D. is located at 821 ST. SEBASTIAN WAY, Augusta, GA, 30912. Phone: (706) 721-2971.
What is Byron Dasher, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Byron Dasher, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518923416, issued on 04/21/2006.
Does Byron Dasher, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Byron Dasher, M.D. had 54 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.2%.
How many Body Imaging Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,930 Body Imaging Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Body Imaging Physician provider writes 44 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Byron Dasher, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Byron Dasher, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Diazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Byron Dasher, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Byron Dasher, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 214 Part D claims and 95 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Byron Dasher, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Byron Dasher, M.D.'s NPI is 1518923416 with credentials M.D.. 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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