2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1679693493 M.D.
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VIRGINIA BASS, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in NEWPORT, Rhode Island. 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
198
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$30.19
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. filed 198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in NEWPORT, Rhode Island, prescribing 90% generic.

198
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$30.19
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

VIRGINIA BASS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

198 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about VIRGINIA BASS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2007

NPI 1679693493

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

198 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Rhode Island

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology 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).

VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 19 FRIENDSHIP ST UNIT 220, NEWPORT, RI, 02840, with a listed phone of (401) 848-5556. NPI 1679693493 was issued on 03/29/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BASS 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 198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

19 FRIENDSHIP ST UNIT 220
NEWPORT, RI 02840

Provider Details

NPI 1679693493
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/29/2007

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 VIRGINIA BASS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$30

Largest payer

Hologic Sales and Service, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 198 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.

198
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
388
Total Day Supply
10,422
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.81
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VIRGINIA BASS, 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
Estradiol
70
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
21
Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe
Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
15
Metoclopramide Hcl
15
Ondansetron Hcl
13

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

VIRGINIA BASS, M.D.'s 198 claims are above the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BASS.

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIRGINIA BASS, M.D.'s specialty?
VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in NEWPORT, Rhode Island. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. wrote 198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. located?
VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. is located at 19 FRIENDSHIP ST UNIT 220, NEWPORT, RI, 02840. Phone: (401) 848-5556.
What is VIRGINIA BASS, M.D.'s NPI number?
VIRGINIA BASS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679693493, issued on 03/29/2007.
Does VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIRGINIA BASS, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIRGINIA BASS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. accept Medicare?
VIRGINIA BASS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 198 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIRGINIA BASS, M.D.'s credentials?
VIRGINIA BASS, M.D.'s NPI is 1679693493 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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