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2026 NPPES data Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1780167957 PA-C
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Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,618 in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) 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
188
Medicare Part D claims · 133 beneficiaries · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 394
MIPS score
89.6/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows
Brett Birch, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 188 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89.6/100
- MIPS score · +6 vs avg
- 188
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Brett Birch, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
90 Top 42% higher than 58% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Brett Birch, PA-C sits
This provider among emergency medical services (emergency medicine) physician peers
Across the 595 emergency medical services (emergency medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Brett Birch, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 54% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 47% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one emergency medical services (emergency medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Brett Birch, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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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).
What does the federal data show about Brett Birch, PA-C?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
188 52% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.6/100 6.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Brett Birch, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) - 89.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Brett Birch, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an 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.
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%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.5, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,618 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
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.
What Brett Birch, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
34 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
15 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
15 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 11
Doxycycline Hyclate
11 claims
| 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.
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Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview
How Brett Birch, PA-C fits within the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
3,618
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.
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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 89.6/100 (Quality: 70.5, 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 3,618 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
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.
- 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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