2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1649377664 M.D.
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GERARD BROCATO, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. 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
535
Medicare Part D claims · 173 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
93.3816/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$670.05
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GERARD BROCATO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.3816/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 535 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.3816/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
535
Part D claims, 2023
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.

GERARD BROCATO, 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

93 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers

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

GERARD BROCATO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 GERARD BROCATO, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1649377664

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

535 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

93.3816/100 10.281600000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GERARD BROCATO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.3816/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 93.3816/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.4%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 93.3816/100 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).

GERARD BROCATO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801, with a listed phone of (256) 536-9300. NPI 1649377664 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROCATO 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 535 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend. 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 93.3816/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.2136), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Provider Details

NPI 1649377664
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.3816
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.2136
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

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 GERARD BROCATO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$670

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

535
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
784
Total Day Supply
20,263
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
71

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 67, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What GERARD BROCATO, M.D. 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
Montelukast Sodium
184
Azelastine Hcl
89
Fluticasone Propionate
62
Azithromycin
31
Ipratropium Bromide
24
Ofloxacin
22
Doxycycline Hyclate
18
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
15
Mometasone Furoate
11

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How GERARD BROCATO, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

GERARD BROCATO, M.D.'s 535 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GERARD BROCATO, M.D.'s specialty?
GERARD BROCATO, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GERARD BROCATO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GERARD BROCATO, M.D. wrote 535 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
What is GERARD BROCATO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
GERARD BROCATO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.3816/100 (Quality: 92.2136). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GERARD BROCATO, M.D. located?
GERARD BROCATO, M.D. is located at 1963 MEMORIAL PARKWAY SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801. Phone: (256) 536-9300.
What is GERARD BROCATO, M.D.'s NPI number?
GERARD BROCATO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649377664, issued on 09/20/2006.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GERARD BROCATO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GERARD BROCATO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GERARD BROCATO, M.D. accept Medicare?
GERARD BROCATO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 535 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GERARD BROCATO, M.D.'s credentials?
GERARD BROCATO, M.D.'s NPI is 1649377664 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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