2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1740326859 MD PC
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ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC

Family Medicine Physician in SIDNEY, Montana. 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 · 189 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$23
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SIDNEY, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 189 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $23 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC filed 2,889 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SIDNEY, Montana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/29/2007

NPI 1740326859

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,889 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Montana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — 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.

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).

ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in SIDNEY, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD PC. NPI: 1740326859. 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.

ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD PC credentials at 214 14TH AVE SW, SIDNEY, MT, 59270, with a listed phone of (406) 488-2370. NPI 1740326859 was issued on 01/29/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COUNCIL 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 2,889 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 189 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $343K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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.

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

214 14TH AVE SW
SIDNEY, MT 59270

Provider Details

NPI 1740326859
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD PC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/29/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC 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.

SIDNEY HEALTH CENTER
★★★☆☆ 3/5
SIDNEY, MT
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 271344

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 ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23

Largest payer

bioMerieux 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

ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,889 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.

2,889
Total Claims
$343K
Total Drug Cost
189
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,133
Total Day Supply
177,271
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$294K
Generic Drug Cost
$46K
Opioid Claims
67 (2.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 58, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
247
Atorvastatin Calcium
175
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
105
Carvedilol
104
Metoprolol Tartrate
97
Omeprazole
82
Furosemide
77
Amlodipine Besylate
69
Tamsulosin Hcl
66
Levothyroxine Sodium
63

* 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 ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC 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

ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC's 2,889 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC's specialty?
ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in SIDNEY, Montana. Credentials: MD PC.
How much does ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC wrote 2,889 Medicare Part D claims totaling $343K in drug costs for 189 beneficiaries.
Where is ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC located?
ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC is located at 214 14TH AVE SW, SIDNEY, MT, 59270. Phone: (406) 488-2370.
What is ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC's NPI number?
ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740326859, issued on 01/29/2007.
Does ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $294K in brand drug costs.
Does ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC prescribe opioids?
Yes, ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC had 67 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 ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC accept Medicare?
ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,889 Part D claims and 189 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC's credentials?
ORIN COUNCIL, MD PC's NPI is 1740326859 with credentials MD PC. 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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