2026 NPPES data Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1144301839 MD
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DAVID BUSHELL, MD

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in FAIRFIELD, Connecticut. 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 · 310 beneficiaries · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
22%
generic claims · 78% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.2757/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$248.92
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DAVID BUSHELL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.2757/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,023 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.2757/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
22%
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.

DAVID BUSHELL, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

93 Top 29% higher than 71% 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)

DAVID BUSHELL, MD 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 DAVID BUSHELL, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/18/2006

NPI 1144301839

Primary specialty

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

857 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,023 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,310

MIPS final score

93.2757/100 10.175700000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Connecticut

1. Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID BUSHELL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.2757/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 93.2757/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.3%
MIPS final score (Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 93.2757/100 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).

DAVID BUSHELL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 501 KINGS HWY E, FAIRFIELD, CT, 06825, with a listed phone of (203) 610-6300. NPI 1144301839 was issued on 10/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUSHELL 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 2,023 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 310 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 78% brand-name and 22% 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 93.2757/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7219), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 857 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,310 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

501 KINGS HWY E
FAIRFIELD, CT 06825

Provider Details

NPI 1144301839
Specialty Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.2757
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.7219
Quality
78.0315
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID BUSHELL, MD 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.

NORTHEAST MEDICAL GROUP INC
FAIRFIELD, CT

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

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 DAVID BUSHELL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$249

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

DAVID BUSHELL, MD — brand share 78.0%
Specialty average (est.)

78% brand-name claims vs 22% generic, on 2,023 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.

2,023
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
310
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,647
Total Day Supply
76,186
Brand vs Generic
78% brand / 22% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.96
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 125, 75-84: 115, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID BUSHELL, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
271
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
248
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
202
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
193
Spiriva Handihaler
Tiotropium Bromide
138
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
108
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
107
Advair Diskus
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
80
Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium Bromide
70
Prednisone
64

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

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How DAVID BUSHELL, MD fits within the Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

857
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,310
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID BUSHELL, MD's 2,023 claims are above the specialty average of 1,310.

Nearby Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID BUSHELL, MD's specialty?
DAVID BUSHELL, MD specializes in Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in FAIRFIELD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID BUSHELL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID BUSHELL, MD wrote 2,023 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 310 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID BUSHELL, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID BUSHELL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.2757/100 (Quality: 81.7219). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID BUSHELL, MD located?
DAVID BUSHELL, MD is located at 501 KINGS HWY E, FAIRFIELD, CT, 06825. Phone: (203) 610-6300.
What is DAVID BUSHELL, MD's NPI number?
DAVID BUSHELL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144301839, issued on 10/18/2006.
Does DAVID BUSHELL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID BUSHELL, MD's prescribing is 78% brand-name and 22% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
How many Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 857 Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,310 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID BUSHELL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID BUSHELL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Breztri Aerosphere, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID BUSHELL, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID BUSHELL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,023 Part D claims and 310 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID BUSHELL, MD's credentials?
DAVID BUSHELL, MD's NPI is 1144301839 with credentials MD. 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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