NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1720171283 MD
Verify on CMS → Deborah Cavanaugh, MD
Psychiatry Physician in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 54,383 in Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
130
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.7/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Deborah Cavanaugh, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.7/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 130 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 81.7/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 130
- Part D claims, 2024
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Deborah Cavanaugh, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1720171283), first enumerated 10/02/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 130 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.7/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1720171283 · Psychiatry Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-INLINE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1720171283
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 54K Psychiatry Physician
- MIPS-INLINE 81.7/100
- RX-LIGHT 130
- BOOK-THIN 102 in South Dakota
- PHOTO-FINISH Cristina Albott, M.D… · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Cavanaugh · this…
Cavanaugh · this provider
81.7 MIPS pts
- Matej Bajzer, MD…
Matej Bajzer, MD, PHD
81.7 MIPS pts
- Cristina Albott,…
Cristina Albott, M.D., M.A.
81.7 MIPS pts
- Afshan Anjum, M.…
Afshan Anjum, M.B. B.S.
81.7 MIPS pts
- Mirza Baig, M.D.…
Mirza Baig, M.D.
81.7 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Deborah Cavanaugh, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
82 ≥ 32nd percentile 32% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Deborah Cavanaugh, MD sits
This provider among psychiatry physician peers
Across the 4,541 psychiatry physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Deborah Cavanaugh, MD writes more Part D claims than 31% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 36% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one psychiatry physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Deborah Cavanaugh, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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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 averagePrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
130 87% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.7/100 1.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Dakota
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Deborah Cavanaugh, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.7/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
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
Measured-score avg: 83.5
69.8683
Quality
59.7305
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Deborah Cavanaugh, MD - brand share 19.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 130 2024 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 2024.
130
Total Claims
$109K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 214.267
- Total Day Supply
- 6,358
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $99K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 59.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.46
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Invega Sustenna Paliperidone Palmitate | 23 |
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 13 |
* 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.
54,383
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,010
Avg Claims per Provider
Deborah Cavanaugh, MD's 130 claims are below the specialty average of 1,010.
Nationwide Psychiatry Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Cavanaugh, both outside South Dakota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (81.7 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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.
One of 102 Psychiatry Physician providers enrolled in South Dakota, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Seth Ahrendt
M.D.
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Lisa Amiotte
M.D.
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Kent Andre
MD
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Natalie Armijo
M.D.
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Berne Bahnson
M.D.
Sioux Falls, SD
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 2024, Deborah Cavanaugh, MD wrote 130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $109K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
What is Deborah Cavanaugh, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Deborah Cavanaugh, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.7/100 (Quality: 69.9, Cost: 59.7). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. 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.
Does Deborah Cavanaugh, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Deborah Cavanaugh, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $99K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 54,383 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,010 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Deborah Cavanaugh, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Deborah Cavanaugh, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Invega Sustenna, Haloperidol Decanoate. 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 130 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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