2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1497802797 M.D.
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ROGER PAFFORD, M.D.

Adult Medicine Physician in ANACONDA, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 286 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ANACONDA, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 286 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. filed 4,481 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ANACONDA, Montana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. 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).

ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/05/2007

NPI 1497802797

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,481 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within Montana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in ANACONDA, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1497802797. 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.

ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 305 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE, ANACONDA, MT, 59711, with a listed phone of (406) 563-8686. NPI 1497802797 was issued on 01/05/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PAFFORD 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 4,481 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 286 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $397K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

305 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE
ANACONDA, MT 59711

Provider Details

NPI 1497802797
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/05/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. 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.

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF ANACONDA
★★★★★ 5/5
ANACONDA, MT
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 271335

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

ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 4,481 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.

4,481
Total Claims
$397K
Total Drug Cost
286
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,646
Total Day Supply
244,292
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$335K
Generic Drug Cost
$60K
Opioid Claims
63 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
73

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
29% female / 71% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 150, 75-84: 71, 85+: 28

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
249
Levothyroxine Sodium
222
Atorvastatin Calcium
170
Amlodipine Besylate
161
Simvastatin
161
Omeprazole
153
Metformin Hcl
144
Losartan Potassium
105
Duloxetine Hcl
103
Tamsulosin Hcl
81

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

ROGER PAFFORD, M.D.'s 4,481 claims are above the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROGER PAFFORD, M.D.'s specialty?
ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in ANACONDA, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. wrote 4,481 Medicare Part D claims totaling $397K in drug costs for 286 beneficiaries.
Where is ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. located?
ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. is located at 305 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE, ANACONDA, MT, 59711. Phone: (406) 563-8686.
What is ROGER PAFFORD, M.D.'s NPI number?
ROGER PAFFORD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497802797, issued on 01/05/2007.
Does ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROGER PAFFORD, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $335K in brand drug costs.
Does ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. had 63 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROGER PAFFORD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. accept Medicare?
ROGER PAFFORD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,481 Part D claims and 286 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROGER PAFFORD, M.D.'s credentials?
ROGER PAFFORD, M.D.'s NPI is 1497802797 with credentials M.D.. 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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