2026 NPPES data Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1306030739 M.D.
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BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D.

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in HICKORY, North 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
264
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 493
MIPS score
95.3578/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$336.66
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.3578/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 264 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.3578/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
264
Part D claims, 2023
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 KRENZEL, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

95 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 KRENZEL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2007

NPI 1306030739

Primary specialty

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,245 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

264 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 493

MIPS final score

95.3578/100 12.257800000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

1. Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.3578/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 95.3578/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.4%
MIPS final score (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 95.3578/100 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 KRENZEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 214 18TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC, 28602, with a listed phone of (704) 323-2000. NPI 1306030739 was issued on 08/29/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRENZEL 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 264 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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 95.3578/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2235), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,245 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 493 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

214 18TH ST SE
HICKORY, NC 28602

Provider Details

NPI 1306030739
Specialty Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/29/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.3578
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2235
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN KRENZEL, 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.

CAROLINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC
DENVER, NC
ORTHOCAROLINA, PA
SHELBY, 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 KRENZEL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$337

Largest payer

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, 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.

264
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
273
Total Day Supply
5,662
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D. 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
Celecoxib
64
Meloxicam
63
Mupirocin
61
Ondansetron Hcl
17
Prednisone
17
Naproxen
13
Amoxicillin
12

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

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D. fits within the Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,245
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
493
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D.'s 264 claims are below the specialty average of 493.

Nearby Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D. specializes in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in HICKORY, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D. wrote 264 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
What is BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3578/100 (Quality: 84.2235). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D. located?
BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D. is located at 214 18TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC, 28602. Phone: (704) 323-2000.
What is BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306030739, issued on 08/29/2007.
How many Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,245 Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 493 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 264 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN KRENZEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1306030739 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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