NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1649377664 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Gerard Brocato, M.D.
Otolaryngology Physician in Huntsville, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,060 in Otolaryngology 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
725
Medicare Part D claims · 209 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 536
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.4/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$670.05
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Gerard Brocato, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.4/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 725 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 93.4/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 725
- Part D claims, 2024
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Gerard Brocato, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1649377664), first enumerated 09/20/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 725 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.4/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$670.05 in reported industry payments (18 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1649377664 · Otolaryngology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1649377664
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 11K Otolaryngology Physician
- MIPS-ABOVE 93.4/100
- RX-LIGHT 725
- BOOK-THIN 151 in Alabama
- PHOTO-FINISH Eric Sugihara, DO · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- John Bennett, MD…
John Bennett, MD
93.3 MIPS pts
- Brocato · this p…
Brocato · this provider
93.4 MIPS pts
- Eric Sugihara, D…
Eric Sugihara, DO
93.4 MIPS pts
- Michael Guttenpl…
Michael Guttenplan, MD
93.4 MIPS pts
- Daren Kest, D.O.…
Daren Kest, D.O.
93.4 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Gerard Brocato, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
93 ≥ 69th percentile 69% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Gerard Brocato, M.D. sits
This provider among otolaryngology physician peers
Across the 3,290 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Gerard Brocato, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 71% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 77% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Gerard Brocato, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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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)Primary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
725 35% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.4/100 9.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Gerard Brocato, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.4/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
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
Measured-score avg: 83.5
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Gerard Brocato, M.D. - brand share 4.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 725 2024 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 2024.
725
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
209
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,058.6
- Total Day Supply
- 27,348
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $9K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 91
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.10
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 96, 75-84: 74, 85+: 28
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gerard Brocato, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
218 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
110 claims
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
93 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 54
Ipratropium Bromide
54 claims
- Ofloxacin 45
Ofloxacin
45 claims
- Fluocinolone Aceto… 32
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
32 claims
- Azithromycin 31
Azithromycin
31 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 22
Doxycycline Hyclate
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 218 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 110 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 93 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 54 |
| Ofloxacin | 45 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 32 |
| Azithromycin | 31 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 |
| Cephalexin | 11 |
| Xhance Fluticasone Propionate | 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.
11,060
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
536
Avg Claims per Provider
Gerard Brocato, M.D.'s 725 claims are above the specialty average of 536.
Nationwide Otolaryngology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Brocato, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (93.4 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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.
One of 151 Otolaryngology Physician providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Garima Agarwal
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Jack Aland
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. James Anderson
MD
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Scott Asher
M.D.
Dothan, AL
Dr. Luke Bailey
MD
Opelika, AL
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 2024, Gerard Brocato, M.D. wrote 725 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 209 beneficiaries.
What is Gerard Brocato, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Gerard Brocato, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.4/100 (Quality: 92.2). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. 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.
Does Gerard Brocato, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gerard Brocato, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,060 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 536 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gerard Brocato, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Gerard Brocato, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl. 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 725 Part D claims and 209 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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