2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1972502961 MD
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MICHAEL BECKER, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in FALMOUTH, Maine. 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
101
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.0699/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL BECKER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FALMOUTH, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 101 claims across 46 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0699/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MICHAEL BECKER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.0699 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 101 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)

MICHAEL BECKER, MD 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).

MICHAEL BECKER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2005

NPI 1972502961

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

101 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

98.0699/100 14.96990000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Maine

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Maine

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL BECKER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.0699/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 98.0699/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.1%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 98.0699/100 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).

MICHAEL BECKER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in FALMOUTH, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1972502961. 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.

MICHAEL BECKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5 BUCKNAM RD, FALMOUTH, ME, 04105, with a listed phone of (207) 781-1552. NPI 1972502961 was issued on 07/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BECKER 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 101 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $799 in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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 98.0699/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.1398), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

5 BUCKNAM RD
FALMOUTH, ME 04105

Provider Details

NPI 1972502961
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.0699
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.1398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL BECKER, MD 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.

MAINEHEALTH
PORTLAND, ME

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MICHAEL BECKER, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 101 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.

101
Total Claims
$799
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
103
Total Day Supply
353
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$557
Generic Drug Cost
$242
Antibiotic Claims
55

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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
Amoxicillin
44

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How MICHAEL BECKER, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BECKER, MD's 101 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Maine

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BECKER, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL BECKER, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in FALMOUTH, Maine. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL BECKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BECKER, MD wrote 101 Medicare Part D claims totaling $799 in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL BECKER, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL BECKER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0699/100 (Quality: 86.1398). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL BECKER, MD located?
MICHAEL BECKER, MD is located at 5 BUCKNAM RD, FALMOUTH, ME, 04105. Phone: (207) 781-1552.
What is MICHAEL BECKER, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL BECKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972502961, issued on 07/20/2005.
Does MICHAEL BECKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL BECKER, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $557 in brand drug costs.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL BECKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BECKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BECKER, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BECKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 101 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BECKER, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL BECKER, MD's NPI is 1972502961 with credentials MD. 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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