2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1790709293 MD
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FORREST DEAN, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in COTTONWOOD, Arizona. 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
781
Medicare Part D claims · 359 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$39.9
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FORREST DEAN, MD filed 781 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in COTTONWOOD, Arizona, prescribing 97% generic.

781
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
$39.9
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

FORREST DEAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

781 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FORREST DEAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about FORREST DEAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2006

NPI 1790709293

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

781 122% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Arizona

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Emergency Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

FORREST DEAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 269 S CANDY LN, COTTONWOOD, AZ, 86326, with a listed phone of (928) 639-6164. NPI 1790709293 was issued on 07/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEAN 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 781 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 359 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

269 S CANDY LN
COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326

Provider Details

NPI 1790709293
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/27/2006

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 FORREST DEAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$40

Largest payer

CSL Behring

Most common payment type

Education

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

FORREST DEAN, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 781 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.

781
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
359
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
783
Total Day Supply
6,960
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
49 (6.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
228

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 153, 75-84: 142, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FORREST DEAN, 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
Prednisone
97
Ibuprofen
92
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
76
Methylprednisolone
72
Azithromycin
49
Cephalexin
43
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
42
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
30
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
30
Famotidine
27

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How FORREST DEAN, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

FORREST DEAN, MD's 781 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FORREST DEAN, MD's specialty?
FORREST DEAN, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in COTTONWOOD, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does FORREST DEAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FORREST DEAN, MD wrote 781 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 359 beneficiaries.
Where is FORREST DEAN, MD located?
FORREST DEAN, MD is located at 269 S CANDY LN, COTTONWOOD, AZ, 86326. Phone: (928) 639-6164.
What is FORREST DEAN, MD's NPI number?
FORREST DEAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790709293, issued on 07/27/2006.
Does FORREST DEAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FORREST DEAN, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does FORREST DEAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, FORREST DEAN, MD had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FORREST DEAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FORREST DEAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Ibuprofen, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FORREST DEAN, MD accept Medicare?
FORREST DEAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 781 Part D claims and 359 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FORREST DEAN, MD's credentials?
FORREST DEAN, MD's NPI is 1790709293 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.
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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