2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1457930885 MD
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SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in AURORA, Colorado. 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
107
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$395.05
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AURORA, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 107 claims across 36 beneficiaries — 35% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $395.05 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD filed 107 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in AURORA, Colorado, prescribing 65% generic.

107
Part D claims, 2023
65%
generic prescribing
$395.05
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, 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).

SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2021

NPI 1457930885

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

107 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in AURORA, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1457930885. 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.

SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1675 AURORA CT, AURORA, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (720) 848-0000. NPI 1457930885 was issued on 04/04/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUTTERFIELD 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 107 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

1675 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045

Provider Details

NPI 1457930885
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/04/2021

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 SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$395

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 · Above average

SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 107 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.

107
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
185
Total Day Supply
5,125
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
42% female / 58% 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
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
29
Prednisolone Acetate
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD's 107 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD's specialty?
SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in AURORA, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD wrote 107 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD located?
SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD is located at 1675 AURORA CT, AURORA, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
What is SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD's NPI number?
SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457930885, issued on 04/04/2021.
Does SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD's prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dorzolamide-Timolol, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 107 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD's credentials?
SAMANTHA BUTTERFIELD, MD's NPI is 1457930885 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.

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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