2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1700869997 MD
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THEODORE BELANGER, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in ROCKWALL, Texas. 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
343
Medicare Part D claims · 153 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$30.4K
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THEODORE BELANGER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ROCKWALL, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 343 claims across 153 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $30.4K across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: THEODORE BELANGER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 343 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)

THEODORE BELANGER, MD 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).

THEODORE BELANGER, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2005

NPI 1700869997

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

343 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Texas

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THEODORE BELANGER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 75/100 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).

THEODORE BELANGER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in ROCKWALL, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1700869997. 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.

THEODORE BELANGER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3164 HORIZON RD, ROCKWALL, TX, 75032, with a listed phone of (972) 772-8767. NPI 1700869997 was issued on 11/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELANGER 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 343 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 153 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $145K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.9%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

3164 HORIZON RD
ROCKWALL, TX 75032

Provider Details

NPI 1700869997
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/22/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THEODORE BELANGER, MD 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.

ARLINGTON NEUROSURGEONS, PLLC
PLANO, TX

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 THEODORE BELANGER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$30.4K

Largest payer

Nexxt Spine 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to THEODORE BELANGER, MD. To verify THEODORE BELANGER, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

THEODORE BELANGER, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 343 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.

343
Total Claims
$145K
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
376
Total Day Supply
7,541
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$141K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
154 (44.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 70, 75-84: 46, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
68
Tramadol Hcl
50
Celecoxib
49
Gabapentin
33
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
29
Methocarbamol
25
Forteo
Teriparatide
22
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
16
Pregabalin
13

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How THEODORE BELANGER, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

THEODORE BELANGER, MD's 343 claims are below the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THEODORE BELANGER, MD's specialty?
THEODORE BELANGER, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in ROCKWALL, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does THEODORE BELANGER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THEODORE BELANGER, MD wrote 343 Medicare Part D claims totaling $145K in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
What is THEODORE BELANGER, MD's Medicare quality score?
THEODORE BELANGER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THEODORE BELANGER, MD located?
THEODORE BELANGER, MD is located at 3164 HORIZON RD, ROCKWALL, TX, 75032. Phone: (972) 772-8767.
What is THEODORE BELANGER, MD's NPI number?
THEODORE BELANGER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700869997, issued on 11/22/2005.
Does THEODORE BELANGER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THEODORE BELANGER, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $141K in brand drug costs.
Does THEODORE BELANGER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, THEODORE BELANGER, MD had 154 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.9%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THEODORE BELANGER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THEODORE BELANGER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THEODORE BELANGER, MD accept Medicare?
THEODORE BELANGER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 343 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THEODORE BELANGER, MD's credentials?
THEODORE BELANGER, MD's NPI is 1700869997 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.
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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