2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1386096345 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in OXNARD, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 639 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
14.7169/100
▼ 68 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
60 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 14.7169/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 7,205 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

14.7169/100
MIPS score · -68 vs avg
7K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
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.

CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

15 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 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 CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/01/2016

NPI 1386096345

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,205 165% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

14.7169/100 68.3831% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
14.7169/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 14.7169/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%14.7%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 14.7169/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in OXNARD, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1386096345. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1901 OUTLET CENTER DR STE 210, OXNARD, CA, 93036, with a listed phone of (805) 983-0425. NPI 1386096345 was issued on 07/01/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRANA 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 7,205 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 639 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 14.7169/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 49.0565), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1901 OUTLET CENTER DR STE 210
OXNARD, CA 93036

Provider Details

NPI 1386096345
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/01/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

14.7169
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
49.0565
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. 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.

CALIFORNIA COAST PHYSICIANS, INC.
CAMARILLO, CA
INPATIENT SPECIALISTS OF CALIFORNIA PC
CAMARILLO, CA

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 CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

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 CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.. To verify CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.'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 · Typical

CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 7,205 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.

7,205
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
639
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,298
Total Day Supply
418,043
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$128K
Opioid Claims
80 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
136

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 244, 75-84: 250, 85+: 122

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
416
Metformin Hcl
281
Levothyroxine Sodium
242
Amlodipine Besylate
228
Lisinopril
192
Rosuvastatin Calcium
171
Gabapentin
166
Pantoprazole Sodium
154
Losartan Potassium
149
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
140

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.'s 7,205 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in OXNARD, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. wrote 7,205 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 639 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 14.7169/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 49.0565). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. is located at 1901 OUTLET CENTER DR STE 210, OXNARD, CA, 93036. Phone: (805) 983-0425.
What is CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386096345, issued on 07/01/2016.
Does CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. had 80 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,205 Part D claims and 639 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BRANA, M.D.'s NPI is 1386096345 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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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