Dr. David Scott Bethune, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 2,044
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 390
- Part D claims, 2024
- 121
- Hospital affiliations
- 3
- Industry payments
- $105,410
- Practice address
- 600 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355
- Practice phone
- Call (209) 524-1211
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Sutter Valley Medical Foundation
Modesto, California
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Dr. David Scott Bethune is an orthopedic surgeon in Modesto, California
Dr. Bethune practices at Sutter Valley Medical Foundation in Modesto, California.
Dr. Bethune's NPI, 1437156221, was assigned on July 7, 2005. Dr. Bethune graduated from University of Western Ontario in 1986. Dr. Bethune holds California license C50004.
- NPI
- 1437156221NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 8022010198
- NPI enumeration date
- July 7, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (209) 524-1211
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 66
- Medical school graduation
- 1986
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. David Scott Bethune practices at Sutter Valley Medical Foundation in Modesto, California
Dr. Bethune's primary practice is Sutter Valley Medical Foundation, at 600 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355 in Stanislaus County. The practice phone is (209) 524-1211.
- Sutter Valley Medical Foundation600 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355 · Stanislaus CountyPhone(209) 524-1211
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. David Scott Bethune is affiliated with 6 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Bethune's primary practice is Sutter Valley Medical Foundation in Modesto, California. Dr. Bethune is also affiliated with Memorial Medical Center. The medical group on file is SGMF Radiology. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bethune to 2 more hospitals, 2 group practices and clinics and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. David Scott Bethune's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Bethune practices, 5 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Sutter Valley Medical Foundation | Available with a free account |
| +5 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. David Scott Bethune is one of 2,056 orthopedic surgeons in California
Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Bethune's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dr. Bethune is board certified in orthopaedic sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Bethune's licenses on file in 2 states: California and Pennsylvania.
Specialties and state licenses
- Orthopaedic surgery, CaliforniaPrimary
- Pennsylvania license
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists amputation, arm, wrist, hand fracture and dislocation, arthritis, enthesopathy in arms, joint arthropathy, joint pain, knee arthroscopy and knee injury among the conditions Dr. Bethune treats.
Orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bethune
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. David Scott Bethune billed Medicare for 2,044 services in 2024
CMS data shows 2,044 Medicare services from Dr. Bethune across 12 procedure codes in 2024, for 390 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $161,714 for them.
Dr. Bethune's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Drugs given in the office
- 2023: 422024: 1,3513117%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 4522024: 4684%
- Surgery
- 2023: 1652024: 22536%
Where Dr. Bethune's Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office1,87592%
- In a facility1698%
Dr. Bethune compared with the California median for orthopedic surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Bethune
- California median
- Medicare services
- 2,044vs 6833.0 times
- Medicare patients
- 390vs 21581% above
- Part D claims
- 79vs 7013% above
Medians across 1,844 orthopedic surgeons in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Bethune's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. David Scott Bethune treated 390 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73
CMS counts 390 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Bethune in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 185 patients. 75% of them have arthritis, and 75% have high blood pressure. 14% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.00, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Bethune's median patient age at 67, with 54% women.
Dr. Bethune's Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Bethune's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women21856%
- Men17244%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Bethune's Medicare patients, 2024
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes29%
- Mood disorders24%
- Anxiety23%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Depression21%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Bethune's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 67
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women54%
- Men44%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. David Scott Bethune wrote 121 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Bethune wrote 121 Medicare Part D claims for 61 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 79 of them, across 3 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $1,211 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 113 claims across 3 drugs.
Dr. Bethune's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Bethune's Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids64%77 of 121 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 1132024: 7930%
Drugs named by CMS: 3 in 2024, 3 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. David Scott Bethune ranks in the 92nd percentile for upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair) in Medicare
Dr. Bethune accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 71 procedures of upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair) by Dr. Bethune, more than 92% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Where Dr. Bethune ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair)
- 92nd percentile71 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. David Scott Bethune received $105,410 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 86 general payments to Dr. Bethune from 14 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Royalties and licenses make up the largest share, 71% of the total. Shoulder Innovations, Inc. paid the most, $87,260.
General payments to Dr. Bethune by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Bethune by kind, 2016 to 2025
- Royalties and licenses$74,89171%
- Travel and lodging$10,18010%
- Ownership or investment$9,1999%
- Consulting fees$8,7418%
- Other$2,4002%
Companies that paid Dr. Bethune the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. David Scott Bethune has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Bethune, most recently CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2013.
Awards and honors for Dr. Bethune
- 2013
- CMS Stage 1 EHR
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. David Scott Bethune graduated from University of Western Ontario
Dr. Bethune graduated from University of Western Ontario in 1986.
- Medical school
- Board certified in orthopaedic sports medicine
- Board certified in orthopaedic surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. David Scott Bethune accepts plans from 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Bethune is in network with 13 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Elevance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- United Healthcare
- HCSC
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Regence Health Plans
- Alliant Health Plans
- +5 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Bethune accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO9
- Medicare8
- HMO6
- EPO4
- POS4
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. David Scott Bethune's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. David Scott Bethune's NPI number?
Dr. David Scott Bethune's NPI number is 1437156221. It was assigned on July 7, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. David Scott Bethune?
Dr. David Scott Bethune is an orthopedic surgeon in Modesto, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).
Where does Dr. David Scott Bethune practice?
Dr. Bethune practices at 600 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355. Dr. Bethune's primary practice is Sutter Valley Medical Foundation in Modesto, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bethune to 2 hospitals, 2 group practices and clinics and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. David Scott Bethune's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Bethune is (209) 524-1211.
What is Dr. David Scott Bethune's medical license number?
Dr. Bethune holds California license C50004, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.
Which states has Dr. David Scott Bethune been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Bethune in California (1996 to 2026) and Pennsylvania (1991 to 2002).
Which hospitals is Dr. David Scott Bethune affiliated with?
Dr. Bethune is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center. Dmand AI links Dr. Bethune to 2 more hospitals.
What medical group is Dr. David Scott Bethune part of?
Dr. Bethune is linked to SGMF Radiology. Dmand AI links Dr. Bethune to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. David Scott Bethune accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Bethune billed Medicare for 2,044 services in 2024, and Dr. Bethune accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. David Scott Bethune see?
CMS counts 390 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Bethune in 2024, with an average age of 73.
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Is Dr. David Scott Bethune board certified?
Yes. Dr. Bethune is board certified in orthopaedic sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What services does Dr. David Scott Bethune bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Bethune's most billed Medicare services were injected or infused drug (J1010), office visit, established patient (99213) and office visit, established patient (99214).
Where did Dr. David Scott Bethune go to medical school?
Dr. Bethune graduated from University of Western Ontario in 1986.
What drugs does Dr. David Scott Bethune prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bethune's most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen and Lorazepam.
Has Dr. David Scott Bethune received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $105,410 in general payments to Dr. Bethune from 14 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
How long has Dr. David Scott Bethune been practicing?
Dr. Bethune graduated from medical school in 1986, 40 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. David Scott Bethune accept?
Dr. Bethune is in network with 13 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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