2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1619039161 MD
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DANIEL BRAUNER, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in KALAMAZOO, Michigan. 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 · 91 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL BRAUNER, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KALAMAZOO, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 91 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DANIEL BRAUNER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,094 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DANIEL BRAUNER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DANIEL BRAUNER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/14/2006

NPI 1619039161

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,094 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Michigan

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Michigan

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DANIEL BRAUNER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 100/100 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).

DANIEL BRAUNER, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in KALAMAZOO, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1619039161. 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.

DANIEL BRAUNER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1000 OAKLAND DR, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49008, with a listed phone of (269) 337-6300. NPI 1619039161 was issued on 12/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAUNER 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 1,094 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 91 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $85K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.9916, Cost 86.0241), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

1000 OAKLAND DR
KALAMAZOO, MI 49008

Provider Details

NPI 1619039161
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.9916
Quality
86.0241
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DANIEL BRAUNER, 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.

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
KALAMAZOO, MI

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

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DANIEL BRAUNER, MD. To verify DANIEL BRAUNER, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DANIEL BRAUNER, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,094 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.

1,094
Total Claims
$85K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,108
Total Day Supply
61,789
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$63K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Opioid Claims
28 (2.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 20, 75-84: 47, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
81
Losartan Potassium
67
Levothyroxine Sodium
50
Hydrochlorothiazide
42
Lisinopril
41
Atorvastatin Calcium
38
Rosuvastatin Calcium
36
Eliquis
Apixaban
31
Furosemide
31
Metoprolol Succinate
27

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How DANIEL BRAUNER, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL BRAUNER, MD's 1,094 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL BRAUNER, MD's specialty?
DANIEL BRAUNER, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in KALAMAZOO, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does DANIEL BRAUNER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL BRAUNER, MD wrote 1,094 Medicare Part D claims totaling $85K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
What is DANIEL BRAUNER, MD's Medicare quality score?
DANIEL BRAUNER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 88.9916, Cost: 86.0241). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DANIEL BRAUNER, MD located?
DANIEL BRAUNER, MD is located at 1000 OAKLAND DR, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49008. Phone: (269) 337-6300.
What is DANIEL BRAUNER, MD's NPI number?
DANIEL BRAUNER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619039161, issued on 12/14/2006.
Does DANIEL BRAUNER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL BRAUNER, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $63K in brand drug costs.
Does DANIEL BRAUNER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DANIEL BRAUNER, MD had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL BRAUNER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL BRAUNER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL BRAUNER, MD accept Medicare?
DANIEL BRAUNER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,094 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL BRAUNER, MD's credentials?
DANIEL BRAUNER, MD's NPI is 1619039161 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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