2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1154479095 MD
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BRUCE MARKHAM, MD

Nephrology Physician in WOODLAND HILLS, California. 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
948
Medicare Part D claims · 253 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BRUCE MARKHAM, MD filed 948 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in WOODLAND HILLS, California, prescribing 93% generic.

948
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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 MARKHAM, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

948 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BRUCE MARKHAM, 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 BRUCE MARKHAM, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/08/2007

NPI 1154479095

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

948 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in California

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nephrology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

BRUCE MARKHAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5601 DE SOTO AVE, WOODLAND HILLS, CA, 91367, with a listed phone of (818) 719-2000. NPI 1154479095 was issued on 01/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MARKHAM 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 948 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 253 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $92K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

5601 DE SOTO AVE
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367

Provider Details

NPI 1154479095
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/08/2007

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRUCE MARKHAM, MD. To verify BRUCE MARKHAM, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BRUCE MARKHAM, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 948 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.

948
Total Claims
$92K
Total Drug Cost
253
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,884
Total Day Supply
86,146
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$51K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.56
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 84, 75-84: 106, 85+: 46

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRUCE MARKHAM, MD 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
Losartan Potassium
151
Lisinopril
99
Amlodipine Besylate
89
Furosemide
55
Hydralazine Hcl
54
Spironolactone
53
Sevelamer Carbonate
32
Metoprolol Tartrate
31
Atenolol
30
Potassium Chloride
28

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How BRUCE MARKHAM, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

BRUCE MARKHAM, MD's 948 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRUCE MARKHAM, MD's specialty?
BRUCE MARKHAM, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in WOODLAND HILLS, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRUCE MARKHAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRUCE MARKHAM, MD wrote 948 Medicare Part D claims totaling $92K in drug costs for 253 beneficiaries.
Where is BRUCE MARKHAM, MD located?
BRUCE MARKHAM, MD is located at 5601 DE SOTO AVE, WOODLAND HILLS, CA, 91367. Phone: (818) 719-2000.
What is BRUCE MARKHAM, MD's NPI number?
BRUCE MARKHAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154479095, issued on 01/08/2007.
Does BRUCE MARKHAM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRUCE MARKHAM, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRUCE MARKHAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRUCE MARKHAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRUCE MARKHAM, MD accept Medicare?
BRUCE MARKHAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 948 Part D claims and 253 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRUCE MARKHAM, MD's credentials?
BRUCE MARKHAM, MD's NPI is 1154479095 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.
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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