2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1285665786 MD
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DAVID KING, MD

Family Medicine Physician in BELGRADE, 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
173
Medicare Part D claims · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.806/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DAVID KING, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.806/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 173 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.806/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
173
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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 KING, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

81 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 KING, MD 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 DAVID KING, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2006

NPI 1285665786

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

173 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

80.806/100 2.293999999999997% pts

Above neutral 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

DAVID KING, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.806/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 80.806/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.8%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 80.806/100 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 KING, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 206 ALASKA FRONTAGE RD, BELGRADE, MT, 59714, with a listed phone of (406) 414-3334. NPI 1285665786 was issued on 07/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KING 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 173 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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 80.806/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.7634, Cost 58.0898), 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

206 ALASKA FRONTAGE RD
BELGRADE, MT 59714

Provider Details

NPI 1285665786
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.806
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.7634
Quality
58.0898
Cost
87
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DAVID KING, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 173 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.

173
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
177
Total Day Supply
2,615
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID KING, 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
Celecoxib
27
Valsartan
25
Potassium Chloride
23
Amlodipine Besylate
19
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
16
Pantoprazole Sodium
16
Carvedilol
13
Azathioprine
11

* 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 DAVID KING, MD 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

DAVID KING, MD's 173 claims are below 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 KING.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID KING, MD's specialty?
DAVID KING, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BELGRADE, Montana. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID KING, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID KING, MD wrote 173 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is DAVID KING, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID KING, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.806/100 (Quality: 88.7634, Cost: 58.0898). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID KING, MD located?
DAVID KING, MD is located at 206 ALASKA FRONTAGE RD, BELGRADE, MT, 59714. Phone: (406) 414-3334.
What is DAVID KING, MD's NPI number?
DAVID KING, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285665786, issued on 07/05/2006.
Does DAVID KING, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID KING, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
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 DAVID KING, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID KING, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib, Valsartan, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID KING, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID KING, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 173 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID KING, MD's credentials?
DAVID KING, MD's NPI is 1285665786 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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