2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1790977262 M.D.
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CURTIS FREWIN, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in BILLINGS, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 421 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.3056/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BILLINGS, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 421 beneficiaries — 37% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.3056/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.3056 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,276 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)

CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2007

NPI 1790977262

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,276 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

94.3056/100 11.205600000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Montana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CURTIS FREWIN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.3056/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 94.3056/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.3%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 94.3056/100 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).

CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in BILLINGS, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1790977262. 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.

CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 801 N 29TH ST, BILLINGS, MT, 59101, with a listed phone of (406) 238-2500. NPI 1790977262 was issued on 08/17/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FREWIN 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 2,276 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 421 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $162K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count. 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 94.3056/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.5889), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101

Provider Details

NPI 1790977262
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/17/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.3056
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.5889
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BILLINGS CLINIC
★★★★☆ 4/5
BILLINGS, MT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 270004

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 2,276 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,276
Total Claims
$162K
Total Drug Cost
421
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,914
Total Day Supply
68,874
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$125K
Generic Drug Cost
$37K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 169, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketorolac Tromethamine
551
Prednisolone Acetate
547
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
378
Latanoprost
244
Brimonidine Tartrate
89
Timolol Maleate
76
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
59
Restasis
Cyclosporine
45
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
40
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
37

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

CURTIS FREWIN, M.D.'s 2,276 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Montana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FREWIN.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CURTIS FREWIN, M.D.'s specialty?
CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BILLINGS, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. wrote 2,276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $162K in drug costs for 421 beneficiaries.
What is CURTIS FREWIN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.3056/100 (Quality: 85.5889). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. located?
CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. is located at 801 N 29TH ST, BILLINGS, MT, 59101. Phone: (406) 238-2500.
What is CURTIS FREWIN, M.D.'s NPI number?
CURTIS FREWIN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790977262, issued on 08/17/2007.
Does CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CURTIS FREWIN, M.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $125K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CURTIS FREWIN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketorolac Tromethamine, Prednisolone Acetate, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. accept Medicare?
CURTIS FREWIN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,276 Part D claims and 421 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CURTIS FREWIN, M.D.'s credentials?
CURTIS FREWIN, M.D.'s NPI is 1790977262 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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