2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1912973744 MD
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CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in TUCSON, Arizona. 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
261
Medicare Part D claims · 122 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Industry payments
$29.0K
58 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD filed 261 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in TUCSON, Arizona.

261
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.

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

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

261 49th percentile higher than 49% 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)

CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 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 CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/23/2006

NPI 1912973744

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

261 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Arizona

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology 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).

CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5550 E HAMPTON ST, TUCSON, AZ, 85712, with a listed phone of (520) 420-2260. NPI 1912973744 was issued on 02/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAINARD 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 261 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 122 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

5550 E HAMPTON ST
TUCSON, AZ 85712

Provider Details

NPI 1912973744
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD 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.

NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL
HAVRE, MT
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 271348
SIERRA VISTA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER MEDICAL GROUP LLC
SIERRA VISTA, AZ
TMC MEDICAL NETWORK
TUCSON, AZ

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 CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29.0K

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, 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.

261
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
122
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
517
Total Day Supply
14,073
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CATHERINE BRAINARD, 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
Estradiol
114
Ibuprofen
18
Misoprostol
12
Premarin
"Estrogens
N/A

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD's 261 claims are above the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD's specialty?
CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD wrote 261 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 122 beneficiaries.
Where is CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD located?
CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD is located at 5550 E HAMPTON ST, TUCSON, AZ, 85712. Phone: (520) 420-2260.
What is CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD's NPI number?
CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912973744, issued on 02/23/2006.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Ibuprofen, Misoprostol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD accept Medicare?
CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 261 Part D claims and 122 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD's credentials?
CATHERINE BRAINARD, MD's NPI is 1912973744 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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