2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1720055197 MD
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Douglas Beers, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Portland, Oregon.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 382 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Douglas Beers, MD filed 8,386 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Portland, Oregon, prescribing 77% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
77%
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.

Douglas Beers, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

8,386 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Douglas Beers, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Douglas Beers, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/03/2006

NPI 1720055197

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,737 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,386 209% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers
Mental Health Counselor - 12.1%Mental Health Counselor12.1%Massage Therapist - 4.8%Massage Therapist4.8%Counselor - 3.9%Counselor3.9%Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor - 3.5%Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor3.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 3.4%Case Manager/Care Coordinator3.4%Clinical Social Worker - 3.3%Clinical Social Worker3.3%Internal Medicine Physician - 2%Internal Medicine Physician2%
Largest specialties in Oregon (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Douglas Beers, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2800 N VANCOUVER AVE, Portland, OR, 97227, with a listed phone of (503) 413-4340. NPI 1720055197 was issued on 03/03/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,386 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 382 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.4 million in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

2800 N VANCOUVER AVE
Portland, OR 97227

Provider Details

NPI 1720055197
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Douglas Beers, 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.

Legacy Emanuel Hospital And Health Center
Portland, OR

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

Douglas Beers, MD - brand share 22.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

22% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 8,386 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.

8,386
Total Claims
$4.4M
Total Drug Cost
382
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,517
Total Day Supply
392,857
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$246K
Opioid Claims
612 (7.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
83

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male
Age Distribution
<65: 82, 65-74: 176, 75-84: 106, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Douglas Beers, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
397
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
320
Amlodipine Besylate
230
Losartan Potassium
230
Omeprazole
205
Hydrochlorothiazide
170
Levothyroxine Sodium
165
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
164
Metformin Hcl
164
Famotidine
155

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Douglas Beers, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Douglas Beers, MD's 8,386 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Oregon

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

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

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Douglas Beers, MD's specialty?
Douglas Beers, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Portland, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does Douglas Beers, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Douglas Beers, MD wrote 8,386 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.4M in drug costs for 382 beneficiaries.
Where is Douglas Beers, MD located?
Douglas Beers, MD is located at 2800 N VANCOUVER AVE, Portland, OR, 97227. Phone: (503) 413-4340.
What is Douglas Beers, MD's NPI number?
Douglas Beers, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720055197, issued on 03/03/2006.
Does Douglas Beers, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Douglas Beers, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $4.2M in brand drug costs.
Does Douglas Beers, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Douglas Beers, MD had 612 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Douglas Beers, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Douglas Beers, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Douglas Beers, MD accept Medicare?
Douglas Beers, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,386 Part D claims and 382 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Douglas Beers, MD's credentials?
Douglas Beers, MD's NPI is 1720055197 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 (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.