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ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC

Surgical Assistant in SAINT JOHN, Indiana. 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
170
Medicare Part D claims · 79 beneficiaries · Surgical Assistant avg: 936
Industry payments
$347.82
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC is a Surgical Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT JOHN, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 170 claims across 79 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $347.82 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC filed 170 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT JOHN, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2017

NPI 1568992055

Primary specialty

Surgical Assistant

Niche

4,505 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

170 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 936

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Surgical Assistant compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Surgical Assistant share within Indiana

1. Surgical Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgical Assistant share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgical Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgical Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Assistant) — 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).

ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC is a Surgical Assistant provider practicing in SAINT JOHN, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP- BC. NPI: 1568992055. 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.

ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Assistant provider holding FNP- BC credentials at 9430 WICKER AVE, SAINT JOHN, IN, 46373, with a listed phone of (219) 669-1034. NPI 1568992055 was issued on 06/15/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAZZALE 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 170 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 79 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.5%. 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.

Surgical Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,505 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 936 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

9430 WICKER AVE
SAINT JOHN, IN 46373

Provider Details

NPI 1568992055
Specialty Surgical Assistant
Credentials FNP- BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/15/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC 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.

FUZE MEDICAL
SAINT JOHN, IN
THE METHODIST HOSPITALS INC
MERRILLVILLE, IN

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 ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$348

Largest payer

MEDACTA USA, INC.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

170
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
79
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
183
Total Day Supply
3,330
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
79 (46.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Celecoxib
44
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
40
Tramadol Hcl
21
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
16

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

Surgical Assistant Overview

How ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC fits within the Surgical Assistant landscape nationally.

4,505
Surgical Assistant Providers in US
52
States with Surgical Assistant
936
Avg Claims per Provider

ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC's 170 claims are below the specialty average of 936.

Nearby Surgical Assistant Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC's specialty?
ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC specializes in Surgical Assistant and practices in SAINT JOHN, Indiana. Credentials: FNP- BC.
How much does ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC wrote 170 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 79 beneficiaries.
Where is ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC located?
ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC is located at 9430 WICKER AVE, SAINT JOHN, IN, 46373. Phone: (219) 669-1034.
What is ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC's NPI number?
ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568992055, issued on 06/15/2017.
Does ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC had 79 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.5%.
How many Surgical Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 4,505 Surgical Assistant providers across 52 states in the US. The average Surgical Assistant provider writes 936 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC accept Medicare?
ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 170 Part D claims and 79 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC's credentials?
ARIEL BRAZZALE, FNP- BC's NPI is 1568992055 with credentials FNP- BC. 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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