2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1932763927 DPM
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MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM

Foot Surgery Podiatrist in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. 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
276
Medicare Part D claims · 133 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$555.48
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM filed 276 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, prescribing 94% generic.

276
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
$555.48
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

276 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2019

NPI 1932763927

Primary specialty

Foot Surgery Podiatrist

Niche

1,519 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

276 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 342

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within Virginia

1. Foot Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Foot Surgery Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 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).

MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1932763927. 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.

MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 730 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD STE 130, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606, with a listed phone of (757) 873-1554. NPI 1932763927 was issued on 04/25/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRASSELL 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 276 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 133 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%. 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.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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

730 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD STE 130
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606

Provider Details

NPI 1932763927
Specialty Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM 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.

HAMPTON ROADS ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE LLC
NEWPORT NEWS, VA

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 MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$555

Largest payer

Fortis Surgical, LLC

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

MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 276 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.

276
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
133
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
395
Total Day Supply
9,125
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
31 (11.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 37, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Meloxicam
59
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
28
Gabapentin
26
Cephalexin
25
Allopurinol
24
Methylprednisolone
21
Ondansetron Hcl
21
Terbinafine Hcl
18
Ketoconazole
16

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

Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM's 276 claims are below the specialty average of 342.

Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM's specialty?
MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. Credentials: DPM.
How much does MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM wrote 276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 133 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM located?
MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM is located at 730 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD STE 130, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606. Phone: (757) 873-1554.
What is MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM's NPI number?
MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932763927, issued on 04/25/2019.
Does MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 276 Part D claims and 133 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM's credentials?
MICHAEL BRASSELL, DPM's NPI is 1932763927 with credentials DPM. 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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