2026 NPPES data Community Health Registered Nurse NPI 1730329939 MD, MPH
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LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH

Community Health Registered Nurse in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. 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
19
Medicare Part D claims · Community Health Registered Nurse avg: 918
Generic prescribing
26%
generic claims · 74% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH filed 19 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Community Health Registered Nurse in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, prescribing 26% generic.

19
Part D claims, 2023
26%
generic prescribing

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LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

19 0th percentile higher than 0% 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. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2009

NPI 1730329939

Primary specialty

Community Health Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

7,585 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

19 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 918

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Community Health Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Community Health Registered Nurse share within Pennsylvania

1. Community Health Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Community Health Registered Nurse share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Community Health Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Community Health Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Community Health Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Community Health Registered Nurse) — 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).

LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Community Health Registered Nurse provider holding MD, MPH credentials at MAGEE-WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC, CHELSEA BROOKS, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15213, with a listed phone of (412) 641-5403. NPI 1730329939 was issued on 02/27/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRUBAKER 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 19 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 74% brand-name and 26% generic by claim count. 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.

Community Health Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,585 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 918 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

MAGEE-WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC, CHELSEA BROOKS
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Provider Details

NPI 1730329939
Specialty Community Health Registered Nurse
Credentials MD, MPH
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/27/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH 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.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
NORTH EAST, PA

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 — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH. To verify LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH — brand share 74.0%
Specialty average (est.)

74% brand-name claims vs 26% generic, on 19 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.

19
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23
Total Day Supply
684
Brand vs Generic
74% brand / 26% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
33.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.87

Community Health Registered Nurse Overview

How LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH fits within the Community Health Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

7,585
Community Health Registered Nurse Providers in US
53
States with Community Health Registered Nurse
918
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH's 19 claims are below the specialty average of 918.

Nearby Community Health Registered Nurse Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Community Health Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH's specialty?
LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH specializes in Community Health Registered Nurse and practices in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD, MPH.
How much does LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH wrote 19 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH located?
LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH is located at MAGEE-WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC, CHELSEA BROOKS, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15213. Phone: (412) 641-5403.
What is LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH's NPI number?
LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730329939, issued on 02/27/2009.
Does LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH's prescribing is 74% brand-name and 26% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Community Health Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 7,585 Community Health Registered Nurse providers across 53 states in the US. The average Community Health Registered Nurse provider writes 918 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH accept Medicare?
LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 19 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH's credentials?
LAURA BRUBAKER, MD, MPH's NPI is 1730329939 with credentials MD, MPH. 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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