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2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1649222498 MD
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Emergency Medicine Physician in Bartow, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,463 in Emergency Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
956
Medicare Part D claims · 560 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Brian Ratzel, MD filed 956 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Bartow, Florida, prescribing 92% generic.
- 956
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- ≥75th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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 Ratzel, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
956 ≥ 75th percentile 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Brian Ratzel, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Brian Ratzel, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
956 172% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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 Ratzel, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2200 OSPREY BLVD, Bartow, FL, 33830, with a listed phone of (941) 746-2065. NPI 1649222498 was issued on 05/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 956 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 560 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,463 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1649222498 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/17/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Brian Ratzel, MD. To verify Brian Ratzel, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Brian Ratzel, MD - brand share 5.0%
Emergency Medicine Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 956 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.
956
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
560
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 958
- Total Day Supply
- 8,731
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Opioid Claims
- 46 (4.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 296
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.50
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 40, 65-74: 272, 75-84: 182, 85+: 66
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brian Ratzel, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
250 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 64
Doxycycline Hyclate
64 claims
- Azithromycin 45
Azithromycin
45 claims
- Dexamethasone 44
Dexamethasone
44 claims
- Naproxen 41
Naproxen
41 claims
- Amoxicillin 37
Amoxicillin
37 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 30
Azelastine Hcl
30 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 30
Ondansetron Odt
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 250 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 64 |
| Azithromycin | 45 |
| Dexamethasone | 44 |
| Naproxen | 41 |
| Amoxicillin | 37 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 30 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 30 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 29 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 |
* 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 Brian Ratzel, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
64,463
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider
Brian Ratzel, MD's 956 claims are above the specialty average of 352.
Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ratzel.
Dr. Rosemarie Abad
MD
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Neal Abarbanell
MD
Miami, FL
Dr. Danny Abbruzzese
MD
Spring Hill, FL
Dr. Ahmed Abd El Aziz
MD
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dr. Ahmed Abdelmagid
M.D.
Macclenny, FL
Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brian Ratzel, MD's specialty? ▼
Brian Ratzel, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Bartow, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Brian Ratzel, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brian Ratzel, MD wrote 956 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 560 beneficiaries.
Where is Brian Ratzel, MD located? ▼
Brian Ratzel, MD is located at 2200 OSPREY BLVD, Bartow, FL, 33830. Phone: (941) 746-2065.
What is Brian Ratzel, MD's NPI number? ▼
Brian Ratzel, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649222498, issued on 05/17/2006.
Does Brian Ratzel, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brian Ratzel, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Brian Ratzel, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Brian Ratzel, MD had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,463 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 Brian Ratzel, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brian Ratzel, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Doxycycline Hyclate, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brian Ratzel, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Brian Ratzel, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 956 Part D claims and 560 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brian Ratzel, MD's credentials? ▼
Brian Ratzel, MD's NPI is 1649222498 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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