2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1629065891 MD
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JAMES WHITWORTH, MD

Psychiatry Physician in BILLINGS, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 182 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JAMES WHITWORTH, MD filed 5,234 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in BILLINGS, Montana, prescribing 95% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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 WHITWORTH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,234 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES WHITWORTH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 WHITWORTH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2005

NPI 1629065891

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,234 404% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Montana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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).

JAMES WHITWORTH, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in BILLINGS, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1629065891. 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 WHITWORTH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1245 N 29TH ST, BILLINGS, MT, 59101, with a listed phone of (406) 252-5658. NPI 1629065891 was issued on 10/04/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHITWORTH 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 5,234 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 182 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $750K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

1245 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101

Provider Details

NPI 1629065891
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES WHITWORTH, 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.

SOUTH CENTRAL MONTANA REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
BILLINGS, MT

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JAMES WHITWORTH, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 5,234 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.

5,234
Total Claims
$750K
Total Drug Cost
182
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,798
Total Day Supply
164,161
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$575K
Generic Drug Cost
$175K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 85, 65-74: 73, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Olanzapine
466
Clozapine
430
Clonazepam
372
Quetiapine Fumarate
271
Duloxetine Hcl
256
Lorazepam
224
Lithium Carbonate Er
Lithium Carbonate
205
Trazodone Hcl
185
Lamotrigine
165
Fluoxetine Hcl
156

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How JAMES WHITWORTH, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES WHITWORTH, MD's 5,234 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES WHITWORTH, MD's specialty?
JAMES WHITWORTH, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in BILLINGS, Montana. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES WHITWORTH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES WHITWORTH, MD wrote 5,234 Medicare Part D claims totaling $750K in drug costs for 182 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES WHITWORTH, MD located?
JAMES WHITWORTH, MD is located at 1245 N 29TH ST, BILLINGS, MT, 59101. Phone: (406) 252-5658.
What is JAMES WHITWORTH, MD's NPI number?
JAMES WHITWORTH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629065891, issued on 10/04/2005.
Does JAMES WHITWORTH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES WHITWORTH, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $575K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES WHITWORTH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES WHITWORTH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Olanzapine, Clozapine, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES WHITWORTH, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES WHITWORTH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,234 Part D claims and 182 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES WHITWORTH, MD's credentials?
JAMES WHITWORTH, MD's NPI is 1629065891 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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