2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1659469559 M.D.
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BRIAN ERB, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in ROCK HILL, South Carolina. 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
745
Medicare Part D claims · 168 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
76.9148/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$291.31
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN ERB, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ROCK HILL, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 745 claims across 168 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.9148/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $291.31 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRIAN ERB, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.9148 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 745 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)

BRIAN ERB, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRIAN ERB, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/10/2006

NPI 1659469559

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

745 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

76.9148/100 6.185199999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Nephrology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRIAN ERB, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.9148/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 76.9148/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.9%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 76.9148/100 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).

BRIAN ERB, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in ROCK HILL, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1659469559. 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.

BRIAN ERB, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1436 RIVERCHASE BLVD, ROCK HILL, SC, 29732, with a listed phone of (803) 329-2636. NPI 1659469559 was issued on 10/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ERB 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 745 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 168 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $179K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.9148/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 50.6705, Cost 72.1553), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

1436 RIVERCHASE BLVD
ROCK HILL, SC 29732

Provider Details

NPI 1659469559
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.9148
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
50.6705
Quality
72.1553
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN ERB, M.D. 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.

NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PA
CHARLOTTE, NC

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 BRIAN ERB, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$291

Largest payer

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

745
Total Claims
$179K
Total Drug Cost
168
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,412
Total Day Supply
41,612
Generic Drug Cost
$26K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.58
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 46, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Torsemide
98
Amlodipine Besylate
54
Velphoro
Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide
46
Sevelamer Carbonate
44
Losartan Potassium
42
Carvedilol
37
Prednisone
30
Allopurinol
25
Lisinopril
24
Auryxia
Ferric Citrate
23

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How BRIAN ERB, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN ERB, M.D.'s 745 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ERB.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN ERB, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN ERB, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in ROCK HILL, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN ERB, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN ERB, M.D. wrote 745 Medicare Part D claims totaling $179K in drug costs for 168 beneficiaries.
What is BRIAN ERB, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRIAN ERB, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.9148/100 (Quality: 50.6705, Cost: 72.1553). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRIAN ERB, M.D. located?
BRIAN ERB, M.D. is located at 1436 RIVERCHASE BLVD, ROCK HILL, SC, 29732. Phone: (803) 329-2636.
What is BRIAN ERB, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN ERB, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659469559, issued on 10/10/2006.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN ERB, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN ERB, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Torsemide, Amlodipine Besylate, Velphoro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN ERB, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN ERB, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 745 Part D claims and 168 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN ERB, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN ERB, M.D.'s NPI is 1659469559 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

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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