2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1730405077 M.D.
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Kurt Brueggemann, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in Fresno, California. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,398 in Emergency Medicine 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
199
Medicare Part D claims · 129 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. filed 199 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in Fresno, California.

199
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.

Kurt Brueggemann, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

199 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. 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 Kurt Brueggemann, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2010

NPI 1730405077

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

199 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in California

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 17.3%Behavior Technician17.3%Marriage & Family Therapist - 5.5%Marriage & Family Therapist5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Mental Health Counselor - 3.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Pharmacist - 3.5%Pharmacist3.5%Clinical Social Worker - 3.1%Clinical Social Worker3.1%Emergency Medicine Physician - 0.7%Emergency Medicine Physician0.7%
Largest specialties in California (% of in-state 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 Emergency Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2823 FRESNO ST, Fresno, CA, 93721, with a listed phone of (559) 499-6440. NPI 1730405077 was issued on 04/12/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Brueggemann 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 199 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 129 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.6%. 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.

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

2823 FRESNO ST
Fresno, CA 93721

Provider Details

NPI 1730405077
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/12/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Kurt Brueggemann, 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.

Qualified Emergency Specialists Inc
Cincinnati, OH

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

License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kurt Brueggemann, M.D.. To verify Kurt Brueggemann, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

199
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
129
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
199
Total Day Supply
1,606
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
27 (13.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 47, 75-84: 40, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kurt Brueggemann, 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
Cefdinir
23
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
18
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
17
Ibuprofen
13
Methocarbamol
13
Prednisone
13
Doxycycline Hyclate
11

* 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 Kurt Brueggemann, 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

Kurt Brueggemann, M.D.'s 199 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Emergency Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kurt Brueggemann, M.D.'s specialty?
Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Fresno, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. wrote 199 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 129 beneficiaries.
Where is Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. located?
Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. is located at 2823 FRESNO ST, Fresno, CA, 93721. Phone: (559) 499-6440.
What is Kurt Brueggemann, M.D.'s NPI number?
Kurt Brueggemann, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730405077, issued on 04/12/2010.
Does Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.6%.
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 Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kurt Brueggemann, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefdinir, Ondansetron Odt, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. accept Medicare?
Kurt Brueggemann, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 199 Part D claims and 129 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kurt Brueggemann, M.D.'s credentials?
Kurt Brueggemann, M.D.'s NPI is 1730405077 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.