2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1720171283 MD
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DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD

Psychiatry Physician in BELLE FOURCHE, South Dakota. 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
148
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
81.7216/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.7216/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 148 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.7216/100
MIPS score · -1 vs avg
148
Part D claims, 2023
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.

DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

82 36th percentile higher than 36% 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)

DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, 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 DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1720171283

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

148 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

81.7216/100 1.3783999999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Psychiatry Physician share within South Dakota

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within South Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.7216/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 81.7216/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.7%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 81.7216/100 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).

DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in BELLE FOURCHE, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1720171283. 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.

DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 836 5TH AVE, BELLE FOURCHE, SD, 57717, with a listed phone of (832) 604-3771. NPI 1720171283 was issued on 10/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAVANAUGH 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 148 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend. 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 81.7216/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.8683, Cost 59.7305), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

836 5TH AVE
BELLE FOURCHE, SD 57717

Provider Details

NPI 1720171283
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.7216
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.8683
Quality
59.7305
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

148
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
289
Total Day Supply
8,556
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 14, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Buspirone Hcl
16
Lorazepam
11

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD's 148 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CAVANAUGH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD's specialty?
DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in BELLE FOURCHE, South Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD wrote 148 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
What is DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD's Medicare quality score?
DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.7216/100 (Quality: 69.8683, Cost: 59.7305). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD located?
DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD is located at 836 5TH AVE, BELLE FOURCHE, SD, 57717. Phone: (832) 604-3771.
What is DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD's NPI number?
DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720171283, issued on 10/02/2006.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buspirone Hcl, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD accept Medicare?
DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 148 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD's credentials?
DEBORAH CAVANAUGH, MD's NPI is 1720171283 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.

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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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