2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1811124266 M.D.
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JOHN BREAM, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in SALISBURY, North Carolina. 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 · 405 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
MIPS score
98.333/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$48.37
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOHN BREAM, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.333/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.333/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
1K
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.

JOHN BREAM, 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

98 Top 11% higher than 89% 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)

JOHN BREAM, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 5 hospital affiliations — 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 JOHN BREAM, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2009

NPI 1811124266

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,174 234% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

98.333/100 15.233000000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN BREAM, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 98.333/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.3%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 98.333/100 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).

JOHN BREAM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 721 GROVE ST, SALISBURY, NC, 28144, with a listed phone of (704) 216-1263. NPI 1811124266 was issued on 06/12/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BREAM 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 1,174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 405 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $75K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.2%. 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 98.333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.9398), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

721 GROVE ST
SALISBURY, NC 28144

Provider Details

NPI 1811124266
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/12/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.9398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN BREAM, M.D. 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.

KERNERSVILLE EMERGENCY GROUP, PLLC
KERNERSVILLE, NC
OUTER BANKS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC
NAGS HEAD, NC
PIEDMONT TRIAD PHYSICIANS PLLC
THOMASVILLE, NC
SANDHILLS EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PA
PINEHURST, NC
TANGLEWOOD PARK PHYSICIANS PLLC
CLEMMONS, NC

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

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 JOHN BREAM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$48

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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.

1,174
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
405
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,750
Total Day Supply
39,066
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Opioid Claims
96 (8.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
159

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 85, 65-74: 187, 75-84: 96, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOHN BREAM, 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
Oxycodone Hcl
76
Cefdinir
49
Famotidine
46
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
38
Methylprednisolone
37
Pantoprazole Sodium
36
Prednisone
34
Losartan Potassium
33
Atorvastatin Calcium
32
Cephalexin
30

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How JOHN BREAM, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN BREAM, M.D.'s 1,174 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BREAM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN BREAM, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN BREAM, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in SALISBURY, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN BREAM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN BREAM, M.D. wrote 1,174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 405 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN BREAM, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOHN BREAM, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.333/100 (Quality: 82.9398). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN BREAM, M.D. located?
JOHN BREAM, M.D. is located at 721 GROVE ST, SALISBURY, NC, 28144. Phone: (704) 216-1263.
What is JOHN BREAM, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN BREAM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811124266, issued on 06/12/2009.
Does JOHN BREAM, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN BREAM, M.D. had 96 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.2%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN BREAM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN BREAM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Cefdinir, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN BREAM, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN BREAM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,174 Part D claims and 405 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN BREAM, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN BREAM, M.D.'s NPI is 1811124266 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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