2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1659365575 M.D.
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SKY BLUE, M.D.

Infectious Disease Physician in BOISE, Idaho. 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
360
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$147.44
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SKY BLUE, M.D. filed 360 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Infectious Disease Physician in BOISE, Idaho, prescribing 81% generic.

360
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

SKY BLUE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

360 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SKY BLUE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 SKY BLUE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/07/2005

NPI 1659365575

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

360 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Infectious Disease Physician share within Idaho

1. Infectious Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Infectious Disease Physician share within Idaho

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SKY BLUE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 125 E IDAHO ST, BOISE, ID, 83712, with a listed phone of (208) 338-0148. NPI 1659365575 was issued on 09/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLUE 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 360 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $207K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

125 E IDAHO ST
BOISE, ID 83712

Provider Details

NPI 1659365575
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/07/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SKY BLUE, 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.

FULL CIRCLE HEALTH INC
BOISE, ID
ST LUKES CLINIC-TREASURE VALLEY LLC
BOISE, ID

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 SKY BLUE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$147

Largest payer

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

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 · Typical

SKY BLUE, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 360 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.

360
Total Claims
$207K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
426
Total Day Supply
10,044
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$172K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
230

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.88
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.

What SKY BLUE, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone Sodium
31
Doxycycline Hyclate
27
Cefadroxil
25
Cefazolin Sodium
25
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
25
Fluconazole
19
Amoxicillin
15
Prezcobix
Darunavir/Cobicistat
13
Tivicay
Dolutegravir Sodium
13
Vemlidy
Tenofovir Alafenamide
13

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

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How SKY BLUE, M.D. fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

SKY BLUE, M.D.'s 360 claims are below the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Idaho

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

Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SKY BLUE, M.D.'s specialty?
SKY BLUE, M.D. specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in BOISE, Idaho. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SKY BLUE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SKY BLUE, M.D. wrote 360 Medicare Part D claims totaling $207K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is SKY BLUE, M.D. located?
SKY BLUE, M.D. is located at 125 E IDAHO ST, BOISE, ID, 83712. Phone: (208) 338-0148.
What is SKY BLUE, M.D.'s NPI number?
SKY BLUE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659365575, issued on 09/07/2005.
Does SKY BLUE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SKY BLUE, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $172K in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SKY BLUE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SKY BLUE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ceftriaxone, Doxycycline Hyclate, Cefadroxil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SKY BLUE, M.D. accept Medicare?
SKY BLUE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 360 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SKY BLUE, M.D.'s credentials?
SKY BLUE, M.D.'s NPI is 1659365575 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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