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JAMES BUSH, MD

Legal Medicine in FORT COLLINS, Colorado. 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
186
Medicare Part D claims · 106 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
19%
generic claims · 81% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JAMES BUSH, MD is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in FORT COLLINS, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 186 claims across 106 beneficiaries — 81% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JAMES BUSH, MD filed 186 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FORT COLLINS, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JAMES BUSH, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2006

NPI 1437224649

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

186 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Legal Medicine share within Colorado

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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JAMES BUSH, MD is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in FORT COLLINS, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1437224649. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUSH 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 186 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 106 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, split 81% brand-name and 19% 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.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 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

3817 LA MESA DR
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524

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%
Specialty average (est.)

81% brand-name claims vs 19% 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 / 19% 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.

1,067
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.

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 19% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 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

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.

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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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