2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1871572396 M.D.
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STEVEN FROST, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician in RAPID CITY, South Dakota. 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
242
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
61.8971/100
▼ 21 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$150
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEVEN FROST, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RAPID CITY, South Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 242 claims across 65 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 61.8971/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $150 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEVEN FROST, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 61.8971 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 242 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEVEN FROST, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

STEVEN FROST, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2006

NPI 1871572396

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

242 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

61.8971/100 21.202899999999993% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within South Dakota

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within South Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEVEN FROST, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
61.8971/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 61.8971/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%61.9%
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 61.8971/100 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).

STEVEN FROST, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in RAPID CITY, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1871572396. 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.

STEVEN FROST, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 353 FAIRMONT BLVD, RAPID CITY, SD, 57701, with a listed phone of (605) 343-1333. NPI 1871572396 was issued on 01/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FROST 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 242 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.9%. 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 61.8971/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 55.173), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

353 FAIRMONT BLVD
RAPID CITY, SD 57701

Provider Details

NPI 1871572396
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

61.8971
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
55.173
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN FROST, 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.

MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL INC
RAPID CITY, SD

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 STEVEN FROST, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$150

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Generic-heavy

STEVEN FROST, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 242 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.

242
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
308
Total Day Supply
7,911
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
53 (21.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
26
Methylprednisolone
25
Gabapentin
16
Topiramate
16
Morphine Sulfate
15
Tramadol Hcl
13
Baclofen
12
Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe
Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
12
Oxycodone Hcl
12
Trazodone Hcl
11

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How STEVEN FROST, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN FROST, M.D.'s 242 claims are below the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FROST.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN FROST, M.D.'s specialty?
STEVEN FROST, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in RAPID CITY, South Dakota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEVEN FROST, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN FROST, M.D. wrote 242 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
What is STEVEN FROST, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
STEVEN FROST, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 61.8971/100 (Quality: 55.173). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEVEN FROST, M.D. located?
STEVEN FROST, M.D. is located at 353 FAIRMONT BLVD, RAPID CITY, SD, 57701. Phone: (605) 343-1333.
What is STEVEN FROST, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEVEN FROST, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871572396, issued on 01/12/2006.
Does STEVEN FROST, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVEN FROST, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does STEVEN FROST, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEVEN FROST, M.D. had 53 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.9%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN FROST, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN FROST, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Methylprednisolone, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN FROST, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEVEN FROST, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 242 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN FROST, M.D.'s credentials?
STEVEN FROST, M.D.'s NPI is 1871572396 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.
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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