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Active
2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1609846476 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Michael Curran, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Brainerd, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 292 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$371.52
5 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
Michael Curran, M.D. filed 1,561 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Brainerd, Minnesota, prescribing 89% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Michael Curran, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,561 Top 19% higher than 81% 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)
Michael Curran, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Michael Curran, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,561 49% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota 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 Cardiovascular Disease 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).
Michael Curran, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2024 S 6TH ST, Brainerd, MN, 56401, with a listed phone of (218) 828-7101. NPI 1609846476 was issued on 01/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,561 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 292 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $219K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1609846476 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/25/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael Curran, 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.
Brainerd Medical Center Inc
Brainerd, MN
St Josephs Medical Center
Brainerd, MN
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 Curran, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$372
Largest payer
Medtronic, 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 · Typical
Michael Curran, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,561 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.
1,561
Total Claims
$219K
Total Drug Cost
292
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,959
- Total Day Supply
- 117,559
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $184K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $35K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.34
- Gender Split
- 39% female / 61% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Curran, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
188 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
147 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
86 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
82 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
78 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit… 63
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
63 claims
- Losartan Potassium 63
Losartan Potassium
63 claims
- Eliquis 59
Eliquis
59 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 188 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 147 |
| Furosemide | 86 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 82 |
| Carvedilol | 78 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 63 |
| Losartan Potassium | 63 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 59 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 54 |
| Ezetimibe | 50 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Michael Curran, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Curran, M.D.'s 1,561 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Curran.
Dr. Michael Ackerman
M.D.
Rochester, MN
Dr. Ahmet Adabag
M.D
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Amina Adil
MD
Duluth, MN
Dr. Stuart Adler
M.D.
Saint Paul, MN
Dr. Siddharth Agarwal
MD
Rochester, MN
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Curran, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michael Curran, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Brainerd, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Michael Curran, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Curran, M.D. wrote 1,561 Medicare Part D claims totaling $219K in drug costs for 292 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Curran, M.D. located? ▼
Michael Curran, M.D. is located at 2024 S 6TH ST, Brainerd, MN, 56401. Phone: (218) 828-7101.
What is Michael Curran, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michael Curran, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609846476, issued on 01/25/2006.
Does Michael Curran, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Curran, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $184K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Curran, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Curran, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Curran, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Curran, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,561 Part D claims and 292 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Curran, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michael Curran, M.D.'s NPI is 1609846476 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
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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