2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1720051352 M.D.
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JAMES BRAUER, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in HOOD RIVER, Oregon. 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
577
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
91.2293/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JAMES BRAUER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.2293/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 577 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.2293/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
577
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.

JAMES BRAUER, 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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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)

JAMES BRAUER, 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 JAMES BRAUER, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/13/2006

NPI 1720051352

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

577 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

91.2293/100 8.1293% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Oregon

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES BRAUER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.2293/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 91.2293/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.2%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 91.2293/100 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).

JAMES BRAUER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1021 JUNE ST STE 102, HOOD RIVER, OR, 97031, with a listed phone of (541) 386-3883. NPI 1720051352 was issued on 02/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAUER 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 577 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K 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 91.2293/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.342, Cost 90.3082), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1021 JUNE ST STE 102
HOOD RIVER, OR 97031

Provider Details

NPI 1720051352
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.2293
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.342
Quality
90.3082
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

577
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,483
Total Day Supply
44,315
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES BRAUER, 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
Amlodipine Besylate
46
Lisinopril
45
Atorvastatin Calcium
37
Levothyroxine Sodium
30
Metoprolol Succinate
28
Losartan Potassium
26
Lovastatin
23
Metoprolol Tartrate
16
Simvastatin
16
Hydrochlorothiazide
15

* 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 JAMES BRAUER, M.D. 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

JAMES BRAUER, M.D.'s 577 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Oregon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES BRAUER, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES BRAUER, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in HOOD RIVER, Oregon. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES BRAUER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES BRAUER, M.D. wrote 577 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES BRAUER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES BRAUER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2293/100 (Quality: 85.342, Cost: 90.3082). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES BRAUER, M.D. located?
JAMES BRAUER, M.D. is located at 1021 JUNE ST STE 102, HOOD RIVER, OR, 97031. Phone: (541) 386-3883.
What is JAMES BRAUER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES BRAUER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720051352, issued on 02/13/2006.
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 JAMES BRAUER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES BRAUER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES BRAUER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES BRAUER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 577 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES BRAUER, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES BRAUER, M.D.'s NPI is 1720051352 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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