2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1386865426 MD
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K BRANDON STRENGE, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in PADUCAH, Kentucky. 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
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)
What the federal data reveals: K BRANDON STRENGE, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PADUCAH, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 813 beneficiaries — 1% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $530.7K across 142 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: K BRANDON STRENGE, MD filed 3,586 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PADUCAH, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

K BRANDON STRENGE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2007

NPI 1386865426

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,586 891% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Kentucky

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in PADUCAH, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1386865426. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STRENGE 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 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%. 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.

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

2603 KENTUCKY AVE STE 102
PADUCAH, KY 42003

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

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.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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

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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