2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1265576516 D.O.
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DARREN GEORGE, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician in GREAT FALLS, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 418 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.8483/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DARREN GEORGE, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.8483/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,757 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.8483/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
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.

DARREN GEORGE, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

91 Top 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DARREN GEORGE, D.O. 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).

What does the federal data show about DARREN GEORGE, D.O.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/19/2007

NPI 1265576516

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,757 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

90.8483/100 7.7483% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Montana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DARREN GEORGE, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.8483/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 90.8483/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.8%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 90.8483/100 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).

DARREN GEORGE, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in GREAT FALLS, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1265576516. 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.

DARREN GEORGE, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1401 25TH ST S, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59405, with a listed phone of (406) 731-8030. NPI 1265576516 was issued on 02/19/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GEORGE 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 3,757 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 418 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $263K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%. 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 90.8483/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.6966), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1401 25TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405

Provider Details

NPI 1265576516
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/19/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.8483
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.6966
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DARREN GEORGE, D.O. 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.

BENEFIS HOSPITALS INC
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
GREAT FALLS, MT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 270012

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 · Typical

DARREN GEORGE, D.O. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 3,757 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.

3,757
Total Claims
$263K
Total Drug Cost
418
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,432
Total Day Supply
248,933
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$178K
Generic Drug Cost
$84K
Opioid Claims
97 (2.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 193, 75-84: 155, 85+: 50

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
215
Atorvastatin Calcium
206
Amlodipine Besylate
144
Losartan Potassium
124
Lisinopril
120
Trazodone Hcl
106
Metoprolol Succinate
104
Omeprazole
88
Hydrochlorothiazide
73
Sertraline Hcl
68

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How DARREN GEORGE, D.O. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

DARREN GEORGE, D.O.'s 3,757 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Montana

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DARREN GEORGE, D.O.'s specialty?
DARREN GEORGE, D.O. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in GREAT FALLS, Montana. Credentials: D.O..
How much does DARREN GEORGE, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DARREN GEORGE, D.O. wrote 3,757 Medicare Part D claims totaling $263K in drug costs for 418 beneficiaries.
What is DARREN GEORGE, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
DARREN GEORGE, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.8483/100 (Quality: 81.6966). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DARREN GEORGE, D.O. located?
DARREN GEORGE, D.O. is located at 1401 25TH ST S, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59405. Phone: (406) 731-8030.
What is DARREN GEORGE, D.O.'s NPI number?
DARREN GEORGE, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265576516, issued on 02/19/2007.
Does DARREN GEORGE, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DARREN GEORGE, D.O.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $178K in brand drug costs.
Does DARREN GEORGE, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DARREN GEORGE, D.O. had 97 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DARREN GEORGE, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DARREN GEORGE, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DARREN GEORGE, D.O. accept Medicare?
DARREN GEORGE, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,757 Part D claims and 418 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DARREN GEORGE, D.O.'s credentials?
DARREN GEORGE, D.O.'s NPI is 1265576516 with credentials D.O.. 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.

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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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