2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1275592412 D.O.
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BARRY BRAVER, D.O.

General Practice Physician in DETROIT, Michigan. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 327 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$739.43
51 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BARRY BRAVER, D.O. is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DETROIT, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 327 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $739.43 across 51 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BARRY BRAVER, D.O. filed 5,727 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DETROIT, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BARRY BRAVER, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BARRY BRAVER, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/17/2006

NPI 1275592412

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,727 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

General Practice Physician share within Michigan

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice 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).

BARRY BRAVER, D.O. is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in DETROIT, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1275592412. 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.

BARRY BRAVER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 17520 CHESTER ST, DETROIT, MI, 48224, with a listed phone of (313) 884-0900. NPI 1275592412 was issued on 03/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAVER 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 5,727 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 327 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $483K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

17520 CHESTER ST
DETROIT, MI 48224

Provider Details

NPI 1275592412
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/17/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BARRY BRAVER, D.O. 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.

MORANG CHESTER CLINIC P C
DETROIT, MI

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 BARRY BRAVER, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$739

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BARRY BRAVER, D.O.. To verify BARRY BRAVER, D.O.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BARRY BRAVER, D.O. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 5,727 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.

5,727
Total Claims
$483K
Total Drug Cost
327
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,904
Total Day Supply
258,300
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$370K
Generic Drug Cost
$105K
Opioid Claims
113 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
181

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 113, 65-74: 156, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
416
Amlodipine Besylate
342
Losartan Potassium
180
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
179
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
160
Omeprazole
155
Hydrochlorothiazide
151
Alprazolam
124
Metformin Hcl
121
Metoprolol Tartrate
113

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How BARRY BRAVER, D.O. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

BARRY BRAVER, D.O.'s 5,727 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARRY BRAVER, D.O.'s specialty?
BARRY BRAVER, D.O. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in DETROIT, Michigan. Credentials: D.O..
How much does BARRY BRAVER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARRY BRAVER, D.O. wrote 5,727 Medicare Part D claims totaling $483K in drug costs for 327 beneficiaries.
Where is BARRY BRAVER, D.O. located?
BARRY BRAVER, D.O. is located at 17520 CHESTER ST, DETROIT, MI, 48224. Phone: (313) 884-0900.
What is BARRY BRAVER, D.O.'s NPI number?
BARRY BRAVER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275592412, issued on 03/17/2006.
Does BARRY BRAVER, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BARRY BRAVER, D.O.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $370K in brand drug costs.
Does BARRY BRAVER, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BARRY BRAVER, D.O. had 113 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BARRY BRAVER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARRY BRAVER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARRY BRAVER, D.O. accept Medicare?
BARRY BRAVER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,727 Part D claims and 327 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARRY BRAVER, D.O.'s credentials?
BARRY BRAVER, D.O.'s NPI is 1275592412 with credentials D.O.. 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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