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2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1437224649 MD
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Legal Medicine in Fort Collins, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,065 in Legal Medicine, 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
186
Medicare Part D claims · 106 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 81% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Bush, MD filed 186 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Legal Medicine in Fort Collins, Colorado, prescribing 0% generic.
- 186
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
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James Bush, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
186 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
What does the federal data show about James Bush, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Legal Medicine
Medicare Part D claims
186 93% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Colorado 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 Legal Medicine. 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).
James Bush, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD credentials at 3817 LA MESA DR, Fort Collins, CO, 80524, with a listed phone of (970) 493-2447. NPI 1437224649 was issued on 11/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 186 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 106 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, split 81% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,065 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437224649 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Legal Medicine |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/22/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
James Bush, MD - brand share 81.0%
Legal Medicine average
81% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 186 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.
186
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
106
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 277
- Total Day Supply
- 5,112
- Brand vs Generic
- 81% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $45K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.69
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 69 |
| Arexvy Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf | 52 |
| Boostrix Tdap "Diphth | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Legal Medicine Overview
How James Bush, MD fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.
1,065
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider
James Bush, MD's 186 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.
Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bush.
Dr. Jesse Baker
CST
Littleton, CO
Dr. Ashley Bell
FNP-C
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. James Day
M.D.
Lakewood, CO
Dr. April Dodder
NP
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. David Dorsey
CSFA
Steamboat Springs, CO
Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Legal Medicine peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Bush, MD's specialty? ▼
James Bush, MD specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in Fort Collins, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Bush, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Bush, MD wrote 186 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 106 beneficiaries.
Where is James Bush, MD located? ▼
James Bush, MD is located at 3817 LA MESA DR, Fort Collins, CO, 80524. Phone: (970) 493-2447.
What is James Bush, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Bush, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437224649, issued on 11/22/2006.
Does James Bush, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Bush, MD's prescribing is 81% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,065 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Bush, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Bush, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Arexvy, Boostrix Tdap. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Bush, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Bush, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 186 Part D claims and 106 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Bush, MD's credentials? ▼
James Bush, MD's NPI is 1437224649 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
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