2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1629456835 DO
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KEVIN BEDFORD, DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in SAFFORD, Arizona. 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
100
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
MIPS score
66.7402/100
▼ 16 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KEVIN BEDFORD, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 66.7402/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 100 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

66.7402/100
MIPS score · -16 vs avg
100
Part D claims, 2023
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.

KEVIN BEDFORD, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

67 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 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)

KEVIN BEDFORD, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 KEVIN BEDFORD, DO?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/08/2015

NPI 1629456835

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

100 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

MIPS final score

66.7402/100 16.359799999999993% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Arizona

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KEVIN BEDFORD, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
66.7402/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — 66.7402/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%66.7%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — 66.7402/100 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).

KEVIN BEDFORD, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1600 S 20TH AVE, SAFFORD, AZ, 85546, with a listed phone of (702) 449-5111. NPI 1629456835 was issued on 05/08/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEDFORD 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 100 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend. 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 66.7402/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 65.1836, Cost 38.9505), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546

Provider Details

NPI 1629456835
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/08/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

66.7402
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
65.1836
Quality
38.9505
Cost
82
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEVIN BEDFORD, 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.

MT GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
SAFFORD, AZ
OBHG TEXAS HOLDINGS PA
ODESSA, TX

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

100
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
126
Total Day Supply
3,291
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Estradiol
30
Gabapentin
11

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How KEVIN BEDFORD, DO fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

KEVIN BEDFORD, DO's 100 claims are below the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN BEDFORD, DO's specialty?
KEVIN BEDFORD, DO specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in SAFFORD, Arizona. Credentials: DO.
How much does KEVIN BEDFORD, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN BEDFORD, DO wrote 100 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
What is KEVIN BEDFORD, DO's Medicare quality score?
KEVIN BEDFORD, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 66.7402/100 (Quality: 65.1836, Cost: 38.9505). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KEVIN BEDFORD, DO located?
KEVIN BEDFORD, DO is located at 1600 S 20TH AVE, SAFFORD, AZ, 85546. Phone: (702) 449-5111.
What is KEVIN BEDFORD, DO's NPI number?
KEVIN BEDFORD, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629456835, issued on 05/08/2015.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KEVIN BEDFORD, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEVIN BEDFORD, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEVIN BEDFORD, DO accept Medicare?
KEVIN BEDFORD, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 100 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN BEDFORD, DO's credentials?
KEVIN BEDFORD, DO's NPI is 1629456835 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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