2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1346243714 DO
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KENT BASHFORD, DO

Ophthalmology Physician 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 691 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.7403/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$786.51
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENT BASHFORD, DO is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT COLLINS, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 691 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.7403/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $786.51 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

KENT BASHFORD, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.7403/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,046 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.7403/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
72%
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.

KENT BASHFORD, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

80 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENT BASHFORD, DO 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).

KENT BASHFORD, DO at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/31/2005

NPI 1346243714

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,046 115% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

79.7403/100 3.3596999999999895% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENT BASHFORD, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.7403/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 79.7403/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.7%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 79.7403/100 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).

KENT BASHFORD, DO is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in FORT COLLINS, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1346243714. 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.

KENT BASHFORD, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1725 E PROSPECT RD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525, with a listed phone of (970) 221-2222. NPI 1346243714 was issued on 05/31/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BASHFORD 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 3,046 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 691 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $339K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.7403/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.7117, Cost 40.256), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

1725 E PROSPECT RD
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

Provider Details

NPI 1346243714
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/31/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.7403
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.7117
Quality
40.256
Cost
91
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENT BASHFORD, DO 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.

EYE CENTER OF NORTHERN COLORADO PC
ARVADA, CO

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 KENT BASHFORD, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$787

Largest payer

NEW WORLD MEDICAL,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 · Above average

KENT BASHFORD, DO — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 3,046 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.

3,046
Total Claims
$339K
Total Drug Cost
691
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,748
Total Day Supply
164,787
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$238K
Generic Drug Cost
$101K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 247, 75-84: 308, 85+: 120

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
765
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
483
Prednisolone Acetate
256
Ketorolac Tromethamine
230
Timolol Maleate
211
Dorzolamide Hcl
167
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
133
Brimonidine Tartrate
121
Ofloxacin
112
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
108

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How KENT BASHFORD, DO fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

KENT BASHFORD, DO's 3,046 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENT BASHFORD, DO's specialty?
KENT BASHFORD, DO specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in FORT COLLINS, Colorado. Credentials: DO.
How much does KENT BASHFORD, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENT BASHFORD, DO wrote 3,046 Medicare Part D claims totaling $339K in drug costs for 691 beneficiaries.
What is KENT BASHFORD, DO's Medicare quality score?
KENT BASHFORD, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.7403/100 (Quality: 99.7117, Cost: 40.256). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENT BASHFORD, DO located?
KENT BASHFORD, DO is located at 1725 E PROSPECT RD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525. Phone: (970) 221-2222.
What is KENT BASHFORD, DO's NPI number?
KENT BASHFORD, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346243714, issued on 05/31/2005.
Does KENT BASHFORD, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENT BASHFORD, DO's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $238K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENT BASHFORD, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENT BASHFORD, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENT BASHFORD, DO accept Medicare?
KENT BASHFORD, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,046 Part D claims and 691 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENT BASHFORD, DO's credentials?
KENT BASHFORD, DO's NPI is 1346243714 with credentials DO. 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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