2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1649248220 M.D.
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JOHN BYRD, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in GRANT, Nebraska. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 395 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
67.7372/100
▼ 15 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$29.49
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN BYRD, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GRANT, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 395 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.7372/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $29.49 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN BYRD, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 67.7372 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 8,347 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN BYRD, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOHN BYRD, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/09/2006

NPI 1649248220

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,347 144% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

67.7372/100 15.362799999999993% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN BYRD, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
67.7372/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 67.7372/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%67.7%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 67.7372/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 BYRD, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in GRANT, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1649248220. 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.

JOHN BYRD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 912 CENTRAL AVENUE, GRANT, NE, 69140, with a listed phone of (308) 352-7100. NPI 1649248220 was issued on 03/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BYRD 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 8,347 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 395 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $696K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 67.7372/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 49.5222), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

912 CENTRAL AVENUE
GRANT, NE 69140

Provider Details

NPI 1649248220
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

67.7372
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
49.5222
Quality
85
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN BYRD, 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.

PERKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
GRANT, NE

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 JOHN BYRD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

JOHN BYRD, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 8,347 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.

8,347
Total Claims
$696K
Total Drug Cost
395
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,681
Total Day Supply
398,619
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$514K
Generic Drug Cost
$171K
Opioid Claims
188 (2.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
189

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 144, 85+: 74

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
303
Gabapentin
283
Omeprazole
249
Losartan Potassium
218
Simvastatin
184
Pantoprazole Sodium
173
Lisinopril
166
Amlodipine Besylate
159
Potassium Chloride
158
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
145

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How JOHN BYRD, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN BYRD, M.D.'s 8,347 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN BYRD, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN BYRD, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in GRANT, Nebraska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN BYRD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN BYRD, M.D. wrote 8,347 Medicare Part D claims totaling $696K in drug costs for 395 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN BYRD, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOHN BYRD, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.7372/100 (Quality: 49.5222). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN BYRD, M.D. located?
JOHN BYRD, M.D. is located at 912 CENTRAL AVENUE, GRANT, NE, 69140. Phone: (308) 352-7100.
What is JOHN BYRD, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN BYRD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649248220, issued on 03/09/2006.
Does JOHN BYRD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN BYRD, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $514K in brand drug costs.
Does JOHN BYRD, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN BYRD, M.D. had 188 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN BYRD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN BYRD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN BYRD, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN BYRD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,347 Part D claims and 395 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN BYRD, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN BYRD, M.D.'s NPI is 1649248220 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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