2026 NPPES data Hepatology Physician NPI 1336179688
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BRENDAN MCGUIRE

Hepatology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 387 beneficiaries · Hepatology Physician avg: 803
Industry payments
$2.6K
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRENDAN MCGUIRE filed 2,018 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hepatology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BRENDAN MCGUIRE's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,018 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRENDAN MCGUIRE 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).

What does the federal data show about BRENDAN MCGUIRE?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2006

NPI 1336179688

Primary specialty

Hepatology Physician

Rare

281 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,018 151% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 803

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Hepatology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Hepatology Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BRENDAN MCGUIRE appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hepatology Physician provider at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (800) 822-8816. NPI 1336179688 was issued on 07/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MCGUIRE 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 2,018 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 387 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. 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.

Hepatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 281 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 803 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

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1336179688
Specialty Hepatology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRENDAN MCGUIRE 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.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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 BRENDAN MCGUIRE. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.6K

Largest payer

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, 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.

2,018
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
387
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,681
Total Day Supply
106,782
Generic Drug Cost
$194K
Opioid Claims
69 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
250

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.53
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 121, 65-74: 191, 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.

What BRENDAN MCGUIRE prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Xifaxan
Rifaximin
208
Tacrolimus
187
Ursodiol
133
Mycophenolate Mofetil
128
Lactulose
92
Furosemide
73
Vemlidy
Tenofovir Alafenamide
72
Prednisone
62
Spironolactone
61
Azathioprine
59

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

Hepatology Physician Overview

How BRENDAN MCGUIRE fits within the Hepatology Physician landscape nationally.

281
Hepatology Physician Providers in US
36
States with Hepatology Physician
803
Avg Claims per Provider

BRENDAN MCGUIRE's 2,018 claims are above the specialty average of 803.

Nearby Hepatology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Hepatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRENDAN MCGUIRE's specialty?
BRENDAN MCGUIRE specializes in Hepatology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.
How much does BRENDAN MCGUIRE prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRENDAN MCGUIRE wrote 2,018 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 387 beneficiaries.
Where is BRENDAN MCGUIRE located?
BRENDAN MCGUIRE is located at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (800) 822-8816.
What is BRENDAN MCGUIRE's NPI number?
BRENDAN MCGUIRE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336179688, issued on 07/03/2006.
Does BRENDAN MCGUIRE prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRENDAN MCGUIRE had 69 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Hepatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 281 Hepatology Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Hepatology Physician provider writes 803 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRENDAN MCGUIRE prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRENDAN MCGUIRE's most frequently prescribed drugs include Xifaxan, Tacrolimus, Ursodiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRENDAN MCGUIRE accept Medicare?
BRENDAN MCGUIRE appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,018 Part D claims and 387 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRENDAN MCGUIRE's credentials?
BRENDAN MCGUIRE's NPI is 1336179688. 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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