2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1326002247 MD
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CRISTINA BRUNET, MD

Specialist in MADISON, Connecticut. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 239 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
73.5637/100
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What the federal data reveals: CRISTINA BRUNET, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in MADISON, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 239 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CRISTINA BRUNET, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.5637 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,397 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CRISTINA BRUNET, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2006

NPI 1326002247

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,397 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

73.5637/100 9.536299999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Specialist share within Connecticut

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CRISTINA BRUNET, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.5637/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 73.5637/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Specialist) — 73.5637/100 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.

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CRISTINA BRUNET, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in MADISON, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1326002247. 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.

CRISTINA BRUNET, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 11 WOODLAND RD, MADISON, CT, 06443, with a listed phone of (203) 318-5200. NPI 1326002247 was issued on 04/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRUNET 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 1,397 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 239 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%. 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 73.5637/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.8435, Cost 51.4318), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

11 WOODLAND RD
MADISON, CT 06443

Provider Details

NPI 1326002247
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.5637
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRISTINA BRUNET, 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.

YALE UNIVERSITY
NEW HAVEN, CT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,397
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
239
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,743
Total Day Supply
80,359
Generic Drug Cost
$44K
Opioid Claims
27 (1.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
86% female / 14% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 121, 75-84: 61, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
279
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
187
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
154
Alendronate Sodium
73
Diclofenac Sodium
63
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
36
Folic Acid
35
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine/Prilocaine
35
Meloxicam
34
Otezla
Apremilast
31

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

Specialist Overview

How CRISTINA BRUNET, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

CRISTINA BRUNET, MD's 1,397 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRISTINA BRUNET, MD's specialty?
CRISTINA BRUNET, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in MADISON, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does CRISTINA BRUNET, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRISTINA BRUNET, MD wrote 1,397 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 239 beneficiaries.
What is CRISTINA BRUNET, MD's Medicare quality score?
CRISTINA BRUNET, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (Quality: 75.8435, Cost: 51.4318). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CRISTINA BRUNET, MD located?
CRISTINA BRUNET, MD is located at 11 WOODLAND RD, MADISON, CT, 06443. Phone: (203) 318-5200.
What is CRISTINA BRUNET, MD's NPI number?
CRISTINA BRUNET, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326002247, issued on 04/17/2006.
Does CRISTINA BRUNET, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CRISTINA BRUNET, MD had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRISTINA BRUNET, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRISTINA BRUNET, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Methotrexate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRISTINA BRUNET, MD accept Medicare?
CRISTINA BRUNET, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,397 Part D claims and 239 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRISTINA BRUNET, MD's credentials?
CRISTINA BRUNET, MD's NPI is 1326002247 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.
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.

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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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