2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1477725224 M.D.
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EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.

Surgery Physician in HELENA, 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
316
Medicare Part D claims · 175 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.435/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$194.25
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.435/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 316 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.435/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
316
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

81 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)

EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. 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 EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2008

NPI 1477725224

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

316 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

81.435/100 1.664999999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Surgery Physician share within Montana

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Montana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.435/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 81.435/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.4%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 81.435/100 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).

EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2550 E BROADWAY ST, HELENA, MT, 59601, with a listed phone of (406) 457-4180. NPI 1477725224 was issued on 04/01/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUBBERS 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 316 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 175 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%. 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 81.435/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.2294, Cost 64.8872), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

2550 E BROADWAY ST
HELENA, MT 59601

Provider Details

NPI 1477725224
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/01/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.435
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.2294
Quality
64.8872
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. 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.

ST PETERS HEALTH
★★★☆☆ 3/5
HELENA, MT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 270003

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 EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$194

Largest payer

Davol Inc.

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 · Generic-heavy

EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 316 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.

316
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
175
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
331
Total Day Supply
1,890
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
35 (11.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. 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
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
116
Ondansetron Hcl
77
Oxycodone Hcl
24
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
22

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.'s 316 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.'s specialty?
EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in HELENA, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. wrote 316 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 175 beneficiaries.
What is EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.435/100 (Quality: 73.2294, Cost: 64.8872). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. located?
EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. is located at 2550 E BROADWAY ST, HELENA, MT, 59601. Phone: (406) 457-4180.
What is EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.'s NPI number?
EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477725224, issued on 04/01/2008.
Does EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Peg 3350-Electrolyte, Ondansetron Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. accept Medicare?
EMILY BUBBERS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 316 Part D claims and 175 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.'s credentials?
EMILY BUBBERS, M.D.'s NPI is 1477725224 with credentials M.D.. 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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