2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1992725956 MD
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JAMES BASS, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in ABILENE, Texas. 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
254
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.1096/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JAMES BASS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.1096/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 254 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

73.1096/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
254
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.

JAMES BASS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

73 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

JAMES BASS, MD 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 JAMES BASS, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2006

NPI 1992725956

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

254 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

MIPS final score

73.1096/100 9.990399999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Texas

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES BASS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.1096/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — 73.1096/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.1%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — 73.1096/100 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).

JAMES BASS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1924 PINE ST, ABILENE, TX, 79601, with a listed phone of (325) 670-4242. NPI 1992725956 was issued on 07/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BASS 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 254 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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 73.1096/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.2667, Cost 47.0987), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

1924 PINE ST
ABILENE, TX 79601

Provider Details

NPI 1992725956
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.1096
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.2667
Quality
47.0987
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES BASS, 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.

HENDRICK PROVIDER NETWORK
ABILENE, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES BASS, MD. To verify JAMES BASS, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JAMES BASS, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 254 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.

254
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
425
Total Day Supply
11,296
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES BASS, 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
Estradiol
87
Alendronate Sodium
19
Tolterodine Tartrate Er
Tolterodine Tartrate
14
Clobetasol Propionate
13
Yuvafem
Estradiol
13
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
11
Premarin
"Estrogens
N/A

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How JAMES BASS, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES BASS, MD's 254 claims are above the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES BASS, MD's specialty?
JAMES BASS, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in ABILENE, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES BASS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES BASS, MD wrote 254 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES BASS, MD's Medicare quality score?
JAMES BASS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.1096/100 (Quality: 63.2667, Cost: 47.0987). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES BASS, MD located?
JAMES BASS, MD is located at 1924 PINE ST, ABILENE, TX, 79601. Phone: (325) 670-4242.
What is JAMES BASS, MD's NPI number?
JAMES BASS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992725956, issued on 07/20/2006.
Does JAMES BASS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES BASS, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES BASS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES BASS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Alendronate Sodium, Tolterodine Tartrate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES BASS, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES BASS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 254 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES BASS, MD's credentials?
JAMES BASS, MD's NPI is 1992725956 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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