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DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE

Health Educator in SACATON, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
87.818/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE is a Health Educator ([object Object]) practicing in SACATON, Arizona . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.818/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.818 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/28/2010

NPI 1639473143

Primary specialty

Health Educator

Mid-sized

6,701 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

87.818/100 4.7180000000000035% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Health Educator compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Health Educator share within Arizona

1. Health Educator42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Health Educator share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Health Educator national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.818/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Health Educator) — 87.818/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Health Educator) — 87.818/100 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.

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DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE is a Health Educator provider practicing in SACATON, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: RD, CDE. NPI: 1639473143. 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.

DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Health Educator provider holding RD, CDE credentials at 483 W. SEED FARM ROAD, SACATON, AZ, 85147, with a listed phone of (602) 271-7940. NPI 1639473143 was issued on 12/28/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PLUES 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Health Educator providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.818/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Health Educator is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,701 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 306 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

483 W. SEED FARM ROAD
SACATON, AZ 85147

Provider Details

NPI 1639473143
Specialty Health Educator
Credentials RD, CDE
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/28/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.818
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
61.2268
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Health Educator Overview

How DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE fits within the Health Educator landscape nationally.

6,701
Health Educator Providers in US
54
States with Health Educator
306
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Health Educator Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Health Educator nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE's specialty?
DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE specializes in Health Educator and practices in SACATON, Arizona. Credentials: RD, CDE.
What is DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE's Medicare quality score?
DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.818/100, Cost: 61.2268. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE located?
DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE is located at 483 W. SEED FARM ROAD, SACATON, AZ, 85147. Phone: (602) 271-7940.
What is DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE's NPI number?
DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639473143, issued on 12/28/2010.
How many Health Educator providers are there in the US?
There are 6,701 Health Educator providers across 54 states in the US. The average Health Educator provider writes 306 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE accept Medicare?
DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE's credentials?
DAMIAN PLUES, RD, CDE's NPI is 1639473143 with credentials RD, CDE. 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.
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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