2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1346201704 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant in SANTA FE, New Mexico. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 674 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.3881/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.3881/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,444 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.3881/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
99%
generic prescribing

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.

TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

76 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2006

NPI 1346201704

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,444 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

76.3881/100 6.7119% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Physician Assistant share within New Mexico

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within New Mexico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.3881/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 76.3881/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.4%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 76.3881/100 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.

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TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT credentials at 5 CALLE MEDICO STE A, SANTA FE, NM, 87505, with a listed phone of (505) 557-6300. NPI 1346201704 was issued on 03/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUSCH 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 1,444 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 674 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $44K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.3881/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.8211, Cost 60.806), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

5 CALLE MEDICO STE A
SANTA FE, NM 87505

Provider Details

NPI 1346201704
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/28/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.3881
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.8211
Quality
60.806
Cost
72
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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.

EPIPHANY DERMATOLOGY OF NEW MEXICO, LLC
SANTA FE, NM

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 · Generic-heavy

TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,444 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.

1,444
Total Claims
$44K
Total Drug Cost
674
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,583
Total Day Supply
41,704
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Antibiotic Claims
109

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 319, 75-84: 249, 85+: 66

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
355
Ketoconazole
307
Hydrocortisone
183
Clobetasol Propionate
171
Minocycline Hcl
82
Betamethasone Dipropionate
59
Fluocinonide
48
Mupirocin
38
Doxycycline Hyclate
36
Minoxidil
21

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 1,444 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUSCH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's specialty?
TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SANTA FE, New Mexico. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
How much does TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT wrote 1,444 Medicare Part D claims totaling $44K in drug costs for 674 beneficiaries.
What is TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's Medicare quality score?
TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.3881/100 (Quality: 83.8211, Cost: 60.806). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT located?
TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is located at 5 CALLE MEDICO STE A, SANTA FE, NM, 87505. Phone: (505) 557-6300.
What is TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI number?
TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346201704, issued on 03/28/2006.
Does TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT accept Medicare?
TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,444 Part D claims and 674 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's credentials?
TIMOTHY BUSCH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI is 1346201704 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. 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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