2026 NPPES data Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1780167957 PA-C
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BRETT BIRCH, PA-C

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in KALAMAZOO, Michigan. 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
188
Medicare Part D claims · 133 beneficiaries · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 394
MIPS score
89.5594/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BRETT BIRCH, PA-C is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KALAMAZOO, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 188 claims across 133 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.5594/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BRETT BIRCH, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.5594 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 188 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRETT BIRCH, PA-C practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRETT BIRCH, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/12/2018

NPI 1780167957

Primary specialty

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Niche

3,616 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

188 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 394

MIPS final score

89.5594/100 6.459400000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Michigan

1. Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Michigan

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRETT BIRCH, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.5594/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — 89.5594/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.6%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — 89.5594/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 BIRCH, PA-C is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider practicing in KALAMAZOO, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1780167957. 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.

BRETT BIRCH, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding PA-C credentials at 125 S KALAMAZOO MALL STE 204, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49007, with a listed phone of (269) 343-3900. NPI 1780167957 was issued on 09/12/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIRCH 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 188 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 133 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.3%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.5594/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.4515, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,616 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 394 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

125 S KALAMAZOO MALL STE 204
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007

Provider Details

NPI 1780167957
Specialty Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/12/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.5594
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.4515
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRETT BIRCH, PA-C. To verify BRETT BIRCH, PA-C's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

188
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
133
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
188
Total Day Supply
1,445
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
42 (22.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
60

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 50, 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.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
34
Cephalexin
15
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
15
Doxycycline Hyclate
11

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

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How BRETT BIRCH, PA-C fits within the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

3,616
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
55
States with Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
394
Avg Claims per Provider

BRETT BIRCH, PA-C's 188 claims are below the specialty average of 394.

Nearby Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRETT BIRCH, PA-C's specialty?
BRETT BIRCH, PA-C specializes in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in KALAMAZOO, Michigan. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does BRETT BIRCH, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRETT BIRCH, PA-C wrote 188 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 133 beneficiaries.
What is BRETT BIRCH, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
BRETT BIRCH, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.5594/100 (Quality: 70.4515, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRETT BIRCH, PA-C located?
BRETT BIRCH, PA-C is located at 125 S KALAMAZOO MALL STE 204, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49007. Phone: (269) 343-3900.
What is BRETT BIRCH, PA-C's NPI number?
BRETT BIRCH, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780167957, issued on 09/12/2018.
Does BRETT BIRCH, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRETT BIRCH, PA-C had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.3%.
How many Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,616 Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 394 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRETT BIRCH, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRETT BIRCH, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRETT BIRCH, PA-C accept Medicare?
BRETT BIRCH, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 188 Part D claims and 133 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRETT BIRCH, PA-C's credentials?
BRETT BIRCH, PA-C's NPI is 1780167957 with credentials PA-C. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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