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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1386865426 MD
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Paducah, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,773 in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 813 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
Generic prescribing
>99%
generic claims · <1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$530.7K
142 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
K Brandon Strenge, MD filed 3,586 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Paducah, Kentucky, prescribing >99% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- >99%
- 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.
K Brandon Strenge, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,586 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
K Brandon Strenge, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 K Brandon Strenge, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,586 10× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
K Brandon Strenge, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2603 KENTUCKY AVE STE 102, Paducah, KY, 42003, with a listed phone of (270) 228-3973. NPI 1386865426 was issued on 05/02/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,586 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 813 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend, split <1% brand-name and >99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.3%.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1386865426 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/02/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where K Brandon Strenge, MD 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.
Strenge Spine Center PLLC
Metropolis, IL
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 K Brandon Strenge, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$530.7K
Largest payer
Alphatec Spine, Inc
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
K Brandon Strenge, MD - brand share 1.0%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician average
<1% brand-name claims vs >99% generic, on 3,586 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.
3,586
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
813
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,763
- Total Day Supply
- 94,207
- Brand vs Generic
- <1% brand / >99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $54K
- Opioid Claims
- 1,336 (37.3% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 178, 65-74: 402, 75-84: 202, 85+: 31
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What K Brandon Strenge, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
1,505 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 492
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
492 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 404
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
404 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 355
Tramadol Hcl
355 claims
- Pregabalin 297
Pregabalin
297 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 77
Diclofenac Sodium
77 claims
- Diazepam 62
Diazepam
62 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 52
Oxycodone Hcl
52 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 1,505 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 492 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 404 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 355 |
| Pregabalin | 297 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 77 |
| Diazepam | 62 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 52 |
| Meloxicam | 38 |
| Celecoxib | 34 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview
How K Brandon Strenge, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.
1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider
K Brandon Strenge, MD's 3,586 claims are above the specialty average of 362.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Strenge.
Dr. Lauren Boden
MD
Louisville, KY
Dr. Michael Boland
MD
Lexington, KY
Dr. Benjamin Burkett
M.D.
Madisonville, KY
Dr. Mitchell Campbell
MD
Louisville, KY
Dr. Fabian Carballo Madrigal
M.D.
Louisville, KY
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is K Brandon Strenge, MD's specialty? ▼
K Brandon Strenge, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in Paducah, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does K Brandon Strenge, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, K Brandon Strenge, MD wrote 3,586 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 813 beneficiaries.
Where is K Brandon Strenge, MD located? ▼
K Brandon Strenge, MD is located at 2603 KENTUCKY AVE STE 102, Paducah, KY, 42003. Phone: (270) 228-3973.
What is K Brandon Strenge, MD's NPI number? ▼
K Brandon Strenge, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386865426, issued on 05/02/2007.
Does K Brandon Strenge, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
K Brandon Strenge, MD's prescribing is <1% brand-name and >99% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does K Brandon Strenge, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, K Brandon Strenge, MD had 1,336 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.3%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does K Brandon Strenge, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, K Brandon Strenge, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does K Brandon Strenge, MD accept Medicare? ▼
K Brandon Strenge, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,586 Part D claims and 813 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify K Brandon Strenge, MD's credentials? ▼
K Brandon Strenge, MD's NPI is 1386865426 with credentials MD. 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 (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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