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2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine Podiatrist NPI 1487647277 D.P.M.
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Sports Medicine Podiatrist in Crown Point, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 135 in Sports Medicine Podiatrist, 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
137
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine Podiatrist avg: 253
MIPS score
74.6/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
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What the federal data shows
Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 137 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 74.6/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 137
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 12th percentile higher than 12% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. sits
This provider among sports medicine podiatrist peers
Across the 28 sports medicine podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. writes more Part D claims than 43% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 32% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one sports medicine podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 27; the gold marker is Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Sports Medicine Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
137 46% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
74.6/100 8.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Sports Medicine Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 74.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine Podiatrist) - 74.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 1275 E NORTH ST, Crown Point, IN, 46307, with a listed phone of (219) 663-9446. NPI 1487647277 was issued on 08/26/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 137 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.1, Cost 62.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Sports Medicine Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 135 enrolled providers across 30 states and an average of 253 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 | 1487647277 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Sports Medicine Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/26/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
74.6301
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.0682
Quality
62.4208
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
137
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 143
- Total Day Supply
- 2,425
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 78
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.20
- Gender Split
- 34% female / 66% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 19, 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.
What Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clindamycin Hcl
Clindamycin Hcl
35 claims
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
20 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy…
Doxycycline Monohydrate
18 claims
- Gentamicin Sulfate 13
Gentamicin Sulfate
13 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 12
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clindamycin Hcl | 35 |
| Ketoconazole | 20 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 18 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 13 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Sports Medicine Podiatrist Overview
How Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. fits within the Sports Medicine Podiatrist landscape nationally.
135
Sports Medicine Podiatrist Providers in US
30
States with Sports Medicine Podiatrist
253
Avg Claims per Provider
Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.'s 137 claims are below the specialty average of 253.
Nearby Sports Medicine Podiatrist Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brincko.
Compare Sports Medicine Podiatrist 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 Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Sports Medicine Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. specializes in Sports Medicine Podiatrist and practices in Crown Point, Indiana. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. wrote 137 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
What is Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.6/100 (Quality: 63.1, Cost: 62.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. located? ▼
Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. is located at 1275 E NORTH ST, Crown Point, IN, 46307. Phone: (219) 663-9446.
What is Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487647277, issued on 08/26/2005.
How many Sports Medicine Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 135 Sports Medicine Podiatrist providers across 30 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine Podiatrist provider writes 253 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clindamycin Hcl, Ketoconazole, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Bruce Brincko, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 137 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1487647277 with credentials D.P.M.. 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.
- 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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