2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1033227574 MD
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BRIAN ESPARZA, MD

Psychiatry Physician in PORTLAND, Oregon. 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
752
Medicare Part D claims · 110 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.3322/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BRIAN ESPARZA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.3322/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 752 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.3322/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
752
Part D claims, 2023
97%
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.

BRIAN ESPARZA, MD'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 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN ESPARZA, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about BRIAN ESPARZA, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/25/2006

NPI 1033227574

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

752 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

90.3322/100 7.232200000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Oregon

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Oregon

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRIAN ESPARZA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.3322/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 90.3322/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.3%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 90.3322/100 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 ESPARZA, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in PORTLAND, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1033227574. 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 ESPARZA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1135 SE SALMON ST STE 101, PORTLAND, OR, 97214, with a listed phone of (503) 573-8388. NPI 1033227574 was issued on 08/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESPARZA 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 752 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 110 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. 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 90.3322/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.6643), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

1135 SE SALMON ST STE 101
PORTLAND, OR 97214

Provider Details

NPI 1033227574
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/25/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.3322
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.6643
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN ESPARZA, 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.

UBH OF OREGON LLC
PORTLAND, OR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BRIAN ESPARZA, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 752 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.

752
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
110
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
929
Total Day Supply
19,186
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 72, 65-74: 35, 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
Clonazepam
67
Trazodone Hcl
34
Olanzapine
33
Duloxetine Hcl
32
Buprenorphine Hcl
31
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
31
Aripiprazole
30
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
30
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
24
Gabapentin
22

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How BRIAN ESPARZA, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN ESPARZA, MD's 752 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Oregon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN ESPARZA, MD's specialty?
BRIAN ESPARZA, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in PORTLAND, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRIAN ESPARZA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN ESPARZA, MD wrote 752 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 110 beneficiaries.
What is BRIAN ESPARZA, MD's Medicare quality score?
BRIAN ESPARZA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.3322/100 (Quality: 70.6643). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRIAN ESPARZA, MD located?
BRIAN ESPARZA, MD is located at 1135 SE SALMON ST STE 101, PORTLAND, OR, 97214. Phone: (503) 573-8388.
What is BRIAN ESPARZA, MD's NPI number?
BRIAN ESPARZA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033227574, issued on 08/25/2006.
Does BRIAN ESPARZA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN ESPARZA, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN ESPARZA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN ESPARZA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Trazodone Hcl, Olanzapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN ESPARZA, MD accept Medicare?
BRIAN ESPARZA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 752 Part D claims and 110 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN ESPARZA, MD's credentials?
BRIAN ESPARZA, MD's NPI is 1033227574 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.
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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