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MARCUS BLUE, DDS

Periodontics in BASALT, 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
70
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
What the federal data reveals: MARCUS BLUE, DDS is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in BASALT, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 70 claims across 27 beneficiaries .

What stands out: MARCUS BLUE, DDS filed 70 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BASALT, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MARCUS BLUE, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/17/2011

NPI 1619274263

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

70 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Periodontics share within Colorado

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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MARCUS BLUE, DDS is a Periodontics provider practicing in BASALT, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1619274263. 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.

MARCUS BLUE, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DDS credentials at 227 MIDLAND AVENUE, BASALT, CO, 81621, with a listed phone of (970) 927-1004. NPI 1619274263 was issued on 02/17/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLUE 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 70 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $482 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.3%. 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.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 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

227 MIDLAND AVENUE
BASALT, CO 81621

Provider Details

NPI 1619274263
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/17/2011

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

70
Total Claims
$482
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
70
Total Day Supply
384
Generic Drug Cost
$463
Opioid Claims
31 (44.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.77
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
28
Amoxicillin
18

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

Periodontics Overview

How MARCUS BLUE, DDS fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

MARCUS BLUE, DDS's 70 claims are below the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Periodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARCUS BLUE, DDS's specialty?
MARCUS BLUE, DDS specializes in Periodontics and practices in BASALT, Colorado. Credentials: DDS.
How much does MARCUS BLUE, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARCUS BLUE, DDS wrote 70 Medicare Part D claims totaling $482 in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is MARCUS BLUE, DDS located?
MARCUS BLUE, DDS is located at 227 MIDLAND AVENUE, BASALT, CO, 81621. Phone: (970) 927-1004.
What is MARCUS BLUE, DDS's NPI number?
MARCUS BLUE, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619274263, issued on 02/17/2011.
Does MARCUS BLUE, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARCUS BLUE, DDS had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.3%.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARCUS BLUE, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARCUS BLUE, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARCUS BLUE, DDS accept Medicare?
MARCUS BLUE, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 70 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARCUS BLUE, DDS's credentials?
MARCUS BLUE, DDS's NPI is 1619274263 with credentials DDS. 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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