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BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD

Family Medicine Physician in ST PAUL, Minnesota. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 218 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ST PAUL, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 218 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD filed 1,377 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ST PAUL, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/01/2006

NPI 1255302642

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,377 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in ST PAUL, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1255302642. 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.

BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2500 COMO AVENUE, ST PAUL, MN, 55108, with a listed phone of (651) 641-6200. NPI 1255302642 was issued on 02/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABRAHAM 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 1,377 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 218 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2500 COMO AVENUE
ST PAUL, MN 55108

Provider Details

NPI 1255302642
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD 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.

GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC
SAINT PAUL, MN
PARK NICOLLET CLINIC
MAPLE GROVE, MN
TRIA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC
WOODBURY, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,377 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.

1,377
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
218
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,452
Total Day Supply
99,998
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$48K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Opioid Claims
24 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
78% female / 22% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
146
Amlodipine Besylate
86
Omeprazole
66
Lisinopril
63
Rosuvastatin Calcium
54
Levothyroxine Sodium
52
Fluticasone Propionate
46
Famotidine
38
Metoprolol Succinate
36
Warfarin Sodium
36

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD's 1,377 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD's specialty?
BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in ST PAUL, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD wrote 1,377 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 218 beneficiaries.
Where is BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD located?
BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD is located at 2500 COMO AVENUE, ST PAUL, MN, 55108. Phone: (651) 641-6200.
What is BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD's NPI number?
BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255302642, issued on 02/01/2006.
Does BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K in brand drug costs.
Does BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD accept Medicare?
BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,377 Part D claims and 218 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD's credentials?
BRENDA ABRAHAM, MD's NPI is 1255302642 with credentials MD. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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