2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1497721765 MD
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BRETT ADAMS, MD

Family Medicine Physician in BLAINE, 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
276
Medicare Part D claims · 236 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

BRETT ADAMS, MD filed 276 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in BLAINE, Minnesota.

276
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.

BRETT ADAMS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

276 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

BRETT ADAMS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 BRETT ADAMS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2006

NPI 1497721765

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

276 92% 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).

BRETT ADAMS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 11855 ULYSSES ST NE STE 110, BLAINE, MN, 55434, with a listed phone of (763) 581-0555. NPI 1497721765 was issued on 02/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 276 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 236 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. 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

11855 ULYSSES ST NE STE 110
BLAINE, MN 55434

Provider Details

NPI 1497721765
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRETT ADAMS, 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.

FAIRVIEW CLINICS
MAPLE GROVE, MN
HEALTHEAST MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
MAPLEWOOD, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

276
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
236
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
279
Total Day Supply
2,382
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
139

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 125, 75-84: 60, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRETT ADAMS, MD 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
Cephalexin
53
Prednisone
43
Azithromycin
28
Doxycycline Hyclate
18
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
17
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
14
Ofloxacin
12

* 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 BRETT ADAMS, 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

BRETT ADAMS, MD's 276 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 ADAMS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRETT ADAMS, MD's specialty?
BRETT ADAMS, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BLAINE, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRETT ADAMS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRETT ADAMS, MD wrote 276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 236 beneficiaries.
Where is BRETT ADAMS, MD located?
BRETT ADAMS, MD is located at 11855 ULYSSES ST NE STE 110, BLAINE, MN, 55434. Phone: (763) 581-0555.
What is BRETT ADAMS, MD's NPI number?
BRETT ADAMS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497721765, issued on 02/27/2006.
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 BRETT ADAMS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRETT ADAMS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Prednisone, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRETT ADAMS, MD accept Medicare?
BRETT ADAMS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 276 Part D claims and 236 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRETT ADAMS, MD's credentials?
BRETT ADAMS, MD's NPI is 1497721765 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.

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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