2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1689625337 MD
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RAYE BELLINGER, MD

Nuclear Cardiology Physician in SACRAMENTO, California. 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 · 419 beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.4903/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: RAYE BELLINGER, MD is a Nuclear Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SACRAMENTO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 419 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.4903/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

RAYE BELLINGER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.4903/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,959 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.4903/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
77%
generic prescribing
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.

RAYE BELLINGER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

95 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

RAYE BELLINGER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RAYE BELLINGER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/15/2006

NPI 1689625337

Primary specialty

Nuclear Cardiology Physician

Rare

374 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,959 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,019

MIPS final score

95.4903/100 12.39030000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nuclear Cardiology Physician share within California

1. Nuclear Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RAYE BELLINGER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nuclear Cardiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.4903/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nuclear Cardiology Physician) — 95.4903/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.5%
MIPS final score (Nuclear Cardiology Physician) — 95.4903/100 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).

RAYE BELLINGER, MD is a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider practicing in SACRAMENTO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1689625337. 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.

RAYE BELLINGER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 500 UNIVERSITY AVE., SACRAMENTO, CA, 95825, with a listed phone of (916) 830-2000. NPI 1689625337 was issued on 05/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELLINGER 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 2,959 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 419 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $832K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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 95.4903/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.331, Cost 92.0084), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nuclear Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 374 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 4,019 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

500 UNIVERSITY AVE.
SACRAMENTO, CA 95825

Provider Details

NPI 1689625337
Specialty Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.4903
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.331
Quality
92.0084
Cost
94
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RAYE BELLINGER, MD. To verify RAYE BELLINGER, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RAYE BELLINGER, MD — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 2,959 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.

2,959
Total Claims
$832K
Total Drug Cost
419
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,286
Total Day Supply
217,144
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$758K
Generic Drug Cost
$74K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 175, 75-84: 138, 85+: 56

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
258
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
215
Eliquis
Apixaban
180
Atorvastatin Calcium
147
Carvedilol
142
Furosemide
135
Metoprolol Tartrate
123
Amlodipine Besylate
119
Losartan Potassium
105
Lisinopril
91

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

Nuclear Cardiology Physician Overview

How RAYE BELLINGER, MD fits within the Nuclear Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

374
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,019
Avg Claims per Provider

RAYE BELLINGER, MD's 2,959 claims are below the specialty average of 4,019.

Nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Nuclear Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAYE BELLINGER, MD's specialty?
RAYE BELLINGER, MD specializes in Nuclear Cardiology Physician and practices in SACRAMENTO, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does RAYE BELLINGER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAYE BELLINGER, MD wrote 2,959 Medicare Part D claims totaling $832K in drug costs for 419 beneficiaries.
What is RAYE BELLINGER, MD's Medicare quality score?
RAYE BELLINGER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.4903/100 (Quality: 73.331, Cost: 92.0084). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RAYE BELLINGER, MD located?
RAYE BELLINGER, MD is located at 500 UNIVERSITY AVE., SACRAMENTO, CA, 95825. Phone: (916) 830-2000.
What is RAYE BELLINGER, MD's NPI number?
RAYE BELLINGER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689625337, issued on 05/15/2006.
Does RAYE BELLINGER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAYE BELLINGER, MD's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $758K in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 374 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAYE BELLINGER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAYE BELLINGER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Xarelto, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAYE BELLINGER, MD accept Medicare?
RAYE BELLINGER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,959 Part D claims and 419 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAYE BELLINGER, MD's credentials?
RAYE BELLINGER, MD's NPI is 1689625337 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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