2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1578639449 MD
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BRETT FERMAN, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in MCCOMB, Mississippi. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 277 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$66.23
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRETT FERMAN, MD filed 2,083 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in MCCOMB, Mississippi, prescribing 89% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

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

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

2,083 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/24/2006

NPI 1578639449

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,083 492% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Mississippi

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Mississippi

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Emergency Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency 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 FERMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 215 MARION AVE, MCCOMB, MS, 39648, with a listed phone of (601) 249-2701. NPI 1578639449 was issued on 11/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERMAN 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 2,083 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 277 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $183K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

215 MARION AVE
MCCOMB, MS 39648

Provider Details

NPI 1578639449
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/24/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRETT FERMAN, 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.

SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
MCCOMB, MS
STATCARE PLLC
MCCOMB, MS

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 BRETT FERMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$66

Largest payer

Purdue Pharma L.P.

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 · Typical

BRETT FERMAN, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,083 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.

2,083
Total Claims
$183K
Total Drug Cost
277
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,194
Total Day Supply
119,793
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$147K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Opioid Claims
35 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 44, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 78, 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 FERMAN, 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
Amlodipine Besylate
102
Atorvastatin Calcium
85
Omeprazole
75
Losartan Potassium
73
Levothyroxine Sodium
72
Meloxicam
66
Pantoprazole Sodium
65
Gabapentin
59
Furosemide
55
Lisinopril
54

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How BRETT FERMAN, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

BRETT FERMAN, MD's 2,083 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRETT FERMAN, MD's specialty?
BRETT FERMAN, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in MCCOMB, Mississippi. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRETT FERMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRETT FERMAN, MD wrote 2,083 Medicare Part D claims totaling $183K in drug costs for 277 beneficiaries.
Where is BRETT FERMAN, MD located?
BRETT FERMAN, MD is located at 215 MARION AVE, MCCOMB, MS, 39648. Phone: (601) 249-2701.
What is BRETT FERMAN, MD's NPI number?
BRETT FERMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578639449, issued on 11/24/2006.
Does BRETT FERMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRETT FERMAN, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $147K in brand drug costs.
Does BRETT FERMAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRETT FERMAN, MD had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRETT FERMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRETT FERMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRETT FERMAN, MD accept Medicare?
BRETT FERMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,083 Part D claims and 277 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRETT FERMAN, MD's credentials?
BRETT FERMAN, MD's NPI is 1578639449 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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