2026 NPPES data Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1235422056 M.D.
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BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D.

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in MASON CITY, Iowa. 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
326
Medicare Part D claims · 218 beneficiaries · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 394

What the federal data shows

BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. filed 326 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in MASON CITY, Iowa.

326
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 KUCHAY, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

326 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. 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 BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2011

NPI 1235422056

Primary specialty

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Niche

3,616 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

326 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 394

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Iowa

1. Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medical Services (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).

BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 621 S ILLINOIS AVE, MASON CITY, IA, 50401, with a listed phone of (641) 428-7234. NPI 1235422056 was issued on 05/26/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KUCHAY 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 326 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 218 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.4%. 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 Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,616 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

621 S ILLINOIS AVE
MASON CITY, IA 50401

Provider Details

NPI 1235422056
Specialty Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN KUCHAY, 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.

FREEPORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
FREEPORT, IL
HAMMOND HENRY DIST HOSPITAL
GENESEO, IL

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

326
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
218
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
331
Total Day Supply
3,122
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
47 (14.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
133

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 53, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRIAN KUCHAY, 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
Prednisone
43
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
38
Cephalexin
28
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
21
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
19
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
18
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
17
Doxycycline Hyclate
16
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
15

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

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

3,616
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
55
States with Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
394
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D.'s 326 claims are below the specialty average of 394.

Nearby Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in MASON CITY, Iowa. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. wrote 326 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 218 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. located?
BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. is located at 621 S ILLINOIS AVE, MASON CITY, IA, 50401. Phone: (641) 428-7234.
What is BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235422056, issued on 05/26/2011.
Does BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.4%.
How many Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,616 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 BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 326 Part D claims and 218 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN KUCHAY, M.D.'s NPI is 1235422056 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.
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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