Loren Budge, MD
NPI 1942414594 · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Billings, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Electrophysiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Loren Budge, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider in Billings, MT (NPI 1942414594).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942414594
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0116016520 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,827 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 1,230 | $28 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Or Multiple Lead Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93295 | 452 | $35 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 437 | $8 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days93298 | 227 | $24 |
| Programming of Dual Lead Pacemaker System93280 | 207 | $35 |
| Programming of Multiple Lead Implantable Defibrillator System93284 | 98 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 188 | 52 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 107 | 35 |
| Flecainide Acetate | 58 | 22 |
| Carvedilol | 53 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 44 | 14 |
| Mupirocin | 41 | 40 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 33 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,229 across 35 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-10
- Last updated
- 2022-02-07
- Certified
- 2022-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Loren Budge's NPI number?
- Loren Budge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942414594, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Loren Budge's specialty?
- Loren Budge is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Loren Budge located?
- Loren Budge's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 N 29th St, Billings, MT 59101-0905.
- What is Loren Budge's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Loren Budge is (406) 238-2500.
- Does Loren Budge accept Medicare?
- Loren Budge is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Loren Budge's NPI active?
- Yes — Loren Budge's NPI (1942414594) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.