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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1790757524 MD, MPH
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Neurology Physician in Tucson, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,866 in Neurology 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
458
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows
Colin Bamford, MD, MPH reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 458 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 458
- 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.
Colin Bamford, MD, MPH's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 Colin Bamford, MD, MPH sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,437 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Colin Bamford, MD, MPH writes more Part D claims than 32% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 87% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Colin Bamford, MD, MPH. 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)
Colin Bamford, MD, MPH 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 Colin Bamford, MD, MPH?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
458 65% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Colin Bamford, MD, MPH's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) - 97.6/100 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).
Colin Bamford, MD, MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD, MPH credentials at 2800 E AJO WAY, Tucson, AZ, 85713, with a listed phone of (520) 874-3500. NPI 1790757524 was issued on 02/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 458 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 78 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $525K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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 | 1790757524 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD, MPH |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/06/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.6403
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.7722
Quality
98.6754
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
458
Total Claims
$525K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 903
- Total Day Supply
- 26,725
- Generic Drug Cost
- $117K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.55
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Colin Bamford, MD, MPH prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
72 claims
- Baclofen
Baclofen
38 claims
- Oxcarbazepine
Oxcarbazepine
34 claims
- Levetiracetam 19
Levetiracetam
19 claims
- Nortriptyline Hcl 17
Nortriptyline Hcl
17 claims
- Diazepam 16
Diazepam
16 claims
- Carbamazepine Er 15
Carbamazepine Er
15 claims
- Dalfampridine Er 12
Dalfampridine Er
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 72 |
| Baclofen | 38 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 34 |
| Levetiracetam | 19 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 17 |
| Diazepam | 16 |
| Carbamazepine Er Carbamazepine | 15 |
| Dalfampridine Er Dalfampridine | 12 |
| Rebif Rebidose Interferon Beta-1a/Albumin | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Colin Bamford, MD, MPH fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Colin Bamford, MD, MPH's 458 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bamford.
Dr. Hamza Abbad
MD
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Rinu Abraham
MD
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Islam Abujubara
MD
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Amelia Adcock
M.D.
Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Charles Adler
M.D.
Scottsdale, AZ
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colin Bamford, MD, MPH's specialty? ▼
Colin Bamford, MD, MPH specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Tucson, Arizona. Credentials: MD, MPH.
How much does Colin Bamford, MD, MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Colin Bamford, MD, MPH wrote 458 Medicare Part D claims totaling $525K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
What is Colin Bamford, MD, MPH's Medicare quality score? ▼
Colin Bamford, MD, MPH has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 84.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Colin Bamford, MD, MPH located? ▼
Colin Bamford, MD, MPH is located at 2800 E AJO WAY, Tucson, AZ, 85713. Phone: (520) 874-3500.
What is Colin Bamford, MD, MPH's NPI number? ▼
Colin Bamford, MD, MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790757524, issued on 02/06/2006.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Colin Bamford, MD, MPH prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Colin Bamford, MD, MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Baclofen, Oxcarbazepine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Colin Bamford, MD, MPH accept Medicare? ▼
Colin Bamford, MD, MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 458 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Colin Bamford, MD, MPH's credentials? ▼
Colin Bamford, MD, MPH's NPI is 1790757524 with credentials MD, MPH. 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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