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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1548601461 M.D.
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,773 in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine 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
505
Medicare Part D claims · 201 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Bret Ferree, M.D. filed 505 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Cincinnati, Ohio, prescribing 98% generic.
- 505
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- generic prescribing
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.
Bret Ferree, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
505 Top 34% higher than 66% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Bret Ferree, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Bret Ferree, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
505 40% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio 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 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine 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).
Bret Ferree, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7575 FIVE MILE ROAD, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, with a listed phone of (513) 232-6677. NPI 1548601461 was issued on 07/08/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 505 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 201 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.7%.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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 | 1548601461 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/08/2013 |
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Bret Ferree, M.D.. To verify Bret Ferree, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Bret Ferree, M.D. - brand share 2.0%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 505 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.
505
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
201
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 506
- Total Day Supply
- 6,647
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $151
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 130 (25.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 15
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 30, 65-74: 86, 75-84: 74, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bret Ferree, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
157 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
99 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
98 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 28
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
28 claims
- Methylprednisolone 27
Methylprednisolone
27 claims
- Methocarbamol 21
Methocarbamol
21 claims
- Alprazolam 18
Alprazolam
18 claims
- Cephalexin 14
Cephalexin
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 157 |
| Mupirocin | 99 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 98 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 28 |
| Methylprednisolone | 27 |
| Methocarbamol | 21 |
| Alprazolam | 18 |
| Cephalexin | 14 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview
How Bret Ferree, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.
1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider
Bret Ferree, M.D.'s 505 claims are above the specialty average of 362.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ferree.
Dr. Paul Alvarez
MD
Columbus, OH
Dr. Jonathan Belding
MD
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Chirag Berry
M.D.
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Andrew Blankenship
DO
Toledo, OH
Dr. Richard Brower
MD
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bret Ferree, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Bret Ferree, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in Cincinnati, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Bret Ferree, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bret Ferree, M.D. wrote 505 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 201 beneficiaries.
Where is Bret Ferree, M.D. located? ▼
Bret Ferree, M.D. is located at 7575 FIVE MILE ROAD, Cincinnati, OH, 45230. Phone: (513) 232-6677.
What is Bret Ferree, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Bret Ferree, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548601461, issued on 07/08/2013.
Does Bret Ferree, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Bret Ferree, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $151 in brand drug costs.
Does Bret Ferree, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Bret Ferree, M.D. had 130 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.7%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Bret Ferree, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bret Ferree, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Mupirocin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bret Ferree, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Bret Ferree, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 505 Part D claims and 201 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bret Ferree, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Bret Ferree, M.D.'s NPI is 1548601461 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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