2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1992851323 M.D.
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JEFFREY BASA, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in CARSON CITY, Nevada. 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
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$54.29
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JEFFREY BASA, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CARSON CITY, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $54.29 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JEFFREY BASA, M.D. filed 11,765 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CARSON CITY, Nevada. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JEFFREY BASA, M.D. 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).

JEFFREY BASA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/26/2007

NPI 1992851323

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,765 823% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Nevada

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Nevada

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal 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).

JEFFREY BASA, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in CARSON CITY, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1992851323. 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.

JEFFREY BASA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2874 N CARSON ST, CARSON CITY, NV, 89706, with a listed phone of (775) 445-7170. NPI 1992851323 was issued on 01/26/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BASA 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 11,765 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,014 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

2874 N CARSON ST
CARSON CITY, NV 89706

Provider Details

NPI 1992851323
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/26/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JEFFREY BASA, M.D. 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.

PINNACLE MEDICAL GROUP HICKS PC
CARSON CITY, NV

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

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 JEFFREY BASA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$54

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

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 · Typical

JEFFREY BASA, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 11,765 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.

11,765
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
1,014
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
30,103
Total Day Supply
892,766
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$229K
Opioid Claims
194 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
116

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 462, 75-84: 366, 85+: 137

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
837
Atorvastatin Calcium
661
Rosuvastatin Calcium
556
Amlodipine Besylate
435
Lisinopril
379
Pantoprazole Sodium
270
Metformin Hcl
247
Carvedilol
244
Omeprazole
210
Losartan Potassium
204

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How JEFFREY BASA, M.D. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

JEFFREY BASA, M.D.'s 11,765 claims are above the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Nevada

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEFFREY BASA, M.D.'s specialty?
JEFFREY BASA, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in CARSON CITY, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JEFFREY BASA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEFFREY BASA, M.D. wrote 11,765 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 1,014 beneficiaries.
Where is JEFFREY BASA, M.D. located?
JEFFREY BASA, M.D. is located at 2874 N CARSON ST, CARSON CITY, NV, 89706. Phone: (775) 445-7170.
What is JEFFREY BASA, M.D.'s NPI number?
JEFFREY BASA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992851323, issued on 01/26/2007.
Does JEFFREY BASA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JEFFREY BASA, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does JEFFREY BASA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JEFFREY BASA, M.D. had 194 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JEFFREY BASA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JEFFREY BASA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JEFFREY BASA, M.D. accept Medicare?
JEFFREY BASA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,765 Part D claims and 1,014 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEFFREY BASA, M.D.'s credentials?
JEFFREY BASA, M.D.'s NPI is 1992851323 with credentials M.D.. 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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