2026 NPPES data Body Imaging Physician NPI 1518923416 M.D.
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BYRON DASHER, M.D.

Body Imaging Physician in AUGUSTA, Georgia. 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
214
Medicare Part D claims · 95 beneficiaries · Body Imaging Physician avg: 44
MIPS score
75.3333/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$54.7
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BYRON DASHER, M.D. is a Body Imaging Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AUGUSTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 214 claims across 95 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.3333/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $54.7 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BYRON DASHER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.3333 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 214 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 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).

BYRON DASHER, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2006

NPI 1518923416

Primary specialty

Body Imaging Physician

Niche

1,930 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

214 386% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 44

MIPS final score

75.3333/100 7.7667% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Body Imaging Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Body Imaging Physician share within Georgia

1. Body Imaging Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Body Imaging Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BYRON DASHER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Body Imaging Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.3333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Body Imaging Physician) — 75.3333/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Body Imaging Physician) — 75.3333/100 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 DASHER, M.D. is a Body Imaging Physician provider practicing in AUGUSTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1518923416. 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 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DASHER 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 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%. 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 75.3333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 38.3333, 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

821 ST. SEBASTIAN WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30912

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.

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.

Compare Body Imaging Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 75.3333/100 (Quality: 38.3333, 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

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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