2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1336678408 MD
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Christopher Bronson, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Huron, South Dakota. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 172,858 in Internal Medicine Physician, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 201 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Christopher Bronson, MD filed 2,390 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Huron, South Dakota, prescribing 86% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

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

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

2,390 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

Christopher Bronson, 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 Christopher Bronson, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2017

NPI 1336678408

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,390 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Largest specialties in South Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Physical Therapist — 5.6%Physical Therapist5.6%Pharmacist — 5.5%Pharmacist5.5%Registered Nurse — 4.8%Registered Nurse4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.7%Family Nurse Practitioner4.7%Mental Health Counselor — 4%Mental Health Counselor4%Physician Assistant — 3.7%Physician Assistant3.7%Internal Medicine Physician — 1.9%Internal Medicine Physician1.9%
Largest specialties in South Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Christopher Bronson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 534 OREGON AVE SE, Huron, SD, 57350, with a listed phone of (573) 882-4464. NPI 1336678408 was issued on 06/12/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Bronson 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 2,390 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 201 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $272K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

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

534 OREGON AVE SE
Huron, SD 57350

Provider Details

NPI 1336678408
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/12/2017

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Christopher Bronson, MD — brand share 13.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,390 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.

2,390
Total Claims
$272K
Total Drug Cost
201
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,597
Total Day Supply
134,522
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$234K
Generic Drug Cost
$37K
Opioid Claims
52 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
39% female / 61% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 59, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Christopher Bronson, 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
Amlodipine Besylate
106
Levothyroxine Sodium
103
Atorvastatin Calcium
96
Losartan Potassium
89
Carvedilol
84
Lisinopril
77
Omeprazole
75
Tamsulosin Hcl
72
Potassium Chloride
57
Simvastatin
54

* 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 Bronson, MD 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 Bronson, MD's 2,390 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bronson.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician 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 South Dakota medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christopher Bronson, MD's specialty?
Christopher Bronson, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Huron, South Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Bronson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Christopher Bronson, MD wrote 2,390 Medicare Part D claims totaling $272K in drug costs for 201 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Bronson, MD located?
Christopher Bronson, MD is located at 534 OREGON AVE SE, Huron, SD, 57350. Phone: (573) 882-4464.
What is Christopher Bronson, MD's NPI number?
Christopher Bronson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336678408, issued on 06/12/2017.
Does Christopher Bronson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Christopher Bronson, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $234K in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher Bronson, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Christopher Bronson, MD had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
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 Bronson, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Bronson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Bronson, MD accept Medicare?
Christopher Bronson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,390 Part D claims and 201 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Bronson, MD's credentials?
Christopher Bronson, MD's NPI is 1336678408 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.