2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1689680134 MD
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PAUL BASCOM, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in GOLD BEACH, Oregon. 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
84
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: PAUL BASCOM, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GOLD BEACH, Oregon with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 84 claims across 39 beneficiaries .

What stands out: PAUL BASCOM, MD filed 84 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GOLD BEACH, Oregon. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL BASCOM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PAUL BASCOM, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/01/2006

NPI 1689680134

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

84 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Oregon

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Oregon

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal 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).

PAUL BASCOM, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in GOLD BEACH, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1689680134. 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.

PAUL BASCOM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 94220 4TH ST, GOLD BEACH, OR, 97444, with a listed phone of (702) 453-3799. NPI 1689680134 was issued on 08/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BASCOM 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 84 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

94220 4TH ST
GOLD BEACH, OR 97444

Provider Details

NPI 1689680134
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/01/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

84
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
106
Total Day Supply
2,713
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.26
Gender Split
51% female / 49% 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
Metoprolol Succinate
16

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How PAUL BASCOM, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL BASCOM, MD's 84 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Oregon

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL BASCOM, MD's specialty?
PAUL BASCOM, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in GOLD BEACH, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL BASCOM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL BASCOM, MD wrote 84 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL BASCOM, MD located?
PAUL BASCOM, MD is located at 94220 4TH ST, GOLD BEACH, OR, 97444. Phone: (702) 453-3799.
What is PAUL BASCOM, MD's NPI number?
PAUL BASCOM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689680134, issued on 08/01/2006.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL BASCOM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL BASCOM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL BASCOM, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL BASCOM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 84 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL BASCOM, MD's credentials?
PAUL BASCOM, MD's NPI is 1689680134 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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