2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1720042492 DO
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DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO

Family Medicine Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio. 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
219
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO filed 219 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio, prescribing 95% generic.

219
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

219 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO 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 DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2006

NPI 1720042492

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

219 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Ohio

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

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).

DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 2500 METROHEALTH DR, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109, with a listed phone of (216) 778-7800. NPI 1720042492 was issued on 04/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRIZENDINE 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 219 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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

2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109

Provider Details

NPI 1720042492
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/12/2006

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO. To verify DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 219 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.

219
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
242
Total Day Supply
3,356
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
67

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 59, 75-84: 38, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO 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
Ibuprofen
25
Azithromycin
19
Methylprednisolone
16
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
13
Cephalexin
11
Furosemide
11

* 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 DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO 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

DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO's 219 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO's specialty?
DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CLEVELAND, Ohio. Credentials: DO.
How much does DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO wrote 219 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
Where is DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO located?
DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO is located at 2500 METROHEALTH DR, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109. Phone: (216) 778-7800.
What is DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO's NPI number?
DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720042492, issued on 04/12/2006.
Does DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K 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 DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ibuprofen, Azithromycin, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO accept Medicare?
DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 219 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO's credentials?
DONALD BRIZENDINE, DO's NPI is 1720042492 with credentials DO. 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).

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