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2026 NPPES data Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician NPI 1205957404 M.D.
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Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician in Birmingham, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 572 in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 325 beneficiaries · Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician avg: 611
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$63.5K
114 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Brent Parnell, M.D. filed 1,537 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician in Birmingham, Alabama, prescribing 67% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 67%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Brent Parnell, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,537 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Brent Parnell, M.D. 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 Brent Parnell, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,537 152% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Brent Parnell, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2006 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR, Birmingham, AL, 35209, with a listed phone of (205) 397-9000. NPI 1205957404 was issued on 04/03/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,537 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 325 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $301K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 572 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 611 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1205957404 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/03/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Brent Parnell, M.D. 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.
Together Women's Health Medical Group OF Alabama 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 Brent Parnell, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$63.5K
Largest payer
Axonics, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Brent Parnell, M.D. - brand share 33.0%
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician average
33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 1,537 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.
1,537
Total Claims
$301K
Total Drug Cost
325
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,100
- Total Day Supply
- 54,008
- Brand vs Generic
- 33% brand / 67% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $247K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $54K
- Opioid Claims
- 73 (4.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 313
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.23
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 42, 65-74: 159, 75-84: 104, 85+: 20
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brent Parnell, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Myrbetriq
Myrbetriq
311 claims
- Solifenacin Succin…
Solifenacin Succinate
264 claims
- Gemtesa
Gemtesa
126 claims
- Nitrofurantoin 114
Nitrofurantoin
114 claims
- Estradiol 75
Estradiol
75 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon… 72
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
72 claims
- Ibuprofen 61
Ibuprofen
61 claims
- Tolterodine Tartra… 59
Tolterodine Tartrate Er
59 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 311 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 264 |
| Gemtesa Vibegron | 126 |
| Nitrofurantoin Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal | 114 |
| Estradiol | 75 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 72 |
| Ibuprofen | 61 |
| Tolterodine Tartrate Er Tolterodine Tartrate | 59 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 57 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 53 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician Overview
How Brent Parnell, M.D. fits within the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician landscape nationally.
572
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician Providers in US
49
States with Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician
611
Avg Claims per Provider
Brent Parnell, M.D.'s 1,537 claims are above the specialty average of 611.
Nearby Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Parnell.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brent Parnell, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Brent Parnell, M.D. specializes in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Brent Parnell, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brent Parnell, M.D. wrote 1,537 Medicare Part D claims totaling $301K in drug costs for 325 beneficiaries.
Where is Brent Parnell, M.D. located? ▼
Brent Parnell, M.D. is located at 2006 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR, Birmingham, AL, 35209. Phone: (205) 397-9000.
What is Brent Parnell, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Brent Parnell, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205957404, issued on 04/03/2007.
Does Brent Parnell, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brent Parnell, M.D.'s prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $247K in brand drug costs.
Does Brent Parnell, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Brent Parnell, M.D. had 73 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
How many Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 572 Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician provider writes 611 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brent Parnell, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brent Parnell, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Myrbetriq, Solifenacin Succinate, Gemtesa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brent Parnell, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Brent Parnell, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,537 Part D claims and 325 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brent Parnell, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Brent Parnell, M.D.'s NPI is 1205957404 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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