2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1225037500 M.D.
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JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in GREENBRAE, California. 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
889
Medicare Part D claims · 266 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. filed 889 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in GREENBRAE, California, prescribing 81% generic.

889
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

889 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

JOHN BETTINGER, 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).

What does the federal data show about JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2005

NPI 1225037500

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

889 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in California

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1350 S ELISEO DR, GREENBRAE, CA, 94904, with a listed phone of (415) 925-6900. NPI 1225037500 was issued on 07/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BETTINGER 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 889 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 266 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $788K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

1350 S ELISEO DR
GREENBRAE, CA 94904

Provider Details

NPI 1225037500
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN BETTINGER, 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.

REGENTS UNIV OF CALIFORNIA UCSF
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.. To verify JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 889 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.

889
Total Claims
$788K
Total Drug Cost
266
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,810
Total Day Supply
51,651
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$703K
Generic Drug Cost
$85K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. 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
Omeprazole
258
Pantoprazole Sodium
91
Famotidine
58
Mesalamine
50
Esomeprazole Magnesium
44
Linzess
Linaclotide
36
Lansoprazole
35
Budesonide Ec
Budesonide
32
Clenpiq
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac
27
Rabeprazole Sodium
20

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.'s 889 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in GREENBRAE, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. wrote 889 Medicare Part D claims totaling $788K in drug costs for 266 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. located?
JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. is located at 1350 S ELISEO DR, GREENBRAE, CA, 94904. Phone: (415) 925-6900.
What is JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225037500, issued on 07/19/2005.
Does JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $703K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN BETTINGER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 889 Part D claims and 266 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN BETTINGER, M.D.'s NPI is 1225037500 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.

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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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