NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1548266893 M.D.
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Surgery Physician in Bennington, Vermont.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,191 in Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
148
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Simon Drew, M.D. filed 148 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in Bennington, Vermont, prescribing 54% generic.
- 148
- Part D claims, 2023
- 54%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Simon Drew, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
148 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Simon Drew, 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).
What does the federal data show about Simon Drew, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
148 12% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Vermont
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Vermont providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Simon Drew, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 140 HOSPITAL DR, Bennington, VT, 05201, with a listed phone of (802) 442-3800. NPI 1548266893 was issued on 06/22/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 148 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.5%.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1548266893 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/22/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Simon Drew, 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.
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Inc
Bennington, VT
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 · Above average
Simon Drew, M.D. - brand share 46.0%
Surgery Physician average
46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 148 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.
148
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 148
- Total Day Supply
- 507
- Brand vs Generic
- 46% brand / 54% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (9.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.87
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% 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 |
|---|---|
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 106 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Simon Drew, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Simon Drew, M.D.'s 148 claims are below the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Vermont
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Vermont, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Drew.
Dr. Julie Alosi
MD
South Burlington, VT
Dr. David Angstreich
M.D.
Barre, VT
Peter Areson
Springfield, VT
Dr. Alia Aunchman
M.D.
Burlington, VT
Dr. Christopher Bartels
MD
Colchester, VT
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Vermont medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simon Drew, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Simon Drew, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Bennington, Vermont. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Simon Drew, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Simon Drew, M.D. wrote 148 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
Where is Simon Drew, M.D. located? ▼
Simon Drew, M.D. is located at 140 HOSPITAL DR, Bennington, VT, 05201. Phone: (802) 442-3800.
What is Simon Drew, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Simon Drew, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548266893, issued on 06/22/2005.
Does Simon Drew, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Simon Drew, M.D.'s prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does Simon Drew, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Simon Drew, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.5%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Simon Drew, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Simon Drew, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Peg 3350-Electrolyte. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Simon Drew, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Simon Drew, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 148 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Simon Drew, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Simon Drew, M.D.'s NPI is 1548266893 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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