2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1104860592 MD
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CHARLES BRINDLE, MD

Family Medicine Physician in BELMOND, 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
291
Medicare Part D claims · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHARLES BRINDLE, MD filed 291 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in BELMOND, Iowa, prescribing 87% generic.

291
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

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

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

291 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES BRINDLE, 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 CHARLES BRINDLE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2006

NPI 1104860592

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

291 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CHARLES BRINDLE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 403 FIRST STREET SE, BELMOND, IA, 50421, with a listed phone of (641) 444-3223. NPI 1104860592 was issued on 06/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRINDLE 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 291 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

403 FIRST STREET SE
BELMOND, IA 50421

Provider Details

NPI 1104860592
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/15/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHARLES BRINDLE, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 291 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.

291
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
300
Total Day Supply
8,329
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.79

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHARLES BRINDLE, 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
Furosemide
35
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
27
Levothyroxine Sodium
24
Potassium Chloride
22
Baclofen
18
Lisinopril
14
Acyclovir
12
Benztropine Mesylate
12
Divalproex Sodium
12
Famotidine
12

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CHARLES BRINDLE, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES BRINDLE, MD's 291 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES BRINDLE, MD's specialty?
CHARLES BRINDLE, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BELMOND, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHARLES BRINDLE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES BRINDLE, MD wrote 291 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES BRINDLE, MD located?
CHARLES BRINDLE, MD is located at 403 FIRST STREET SE, BELMOND, IA, 50421. Phone: (641) 444-3223.
What is CHARLES BRINDLE, MD's NPI number?
CHARLES BRINDLE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104860592, issued on 06/15/2006.
Does CHARLES BRINDLE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES BRINDLE, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES BRINDLE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES BRINDLE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Myrbetriq, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES BRINDLE, MD accept Medicare?
CHARLES BRINDLE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 291 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES BRINDLE, MD's credentials?
CHARLES BRINDLE, MD's NPI is 1104860592 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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