2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1275095085 MD
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MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD

Urology Physician in VANCOUVER, Washington. 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
168
Medicare Part D claims · 80 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$1.0K
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in VANCOUVER, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 168 claims across 80 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $1.0K across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD filed 168 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VANCOUVER, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, 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).

MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2019

NPI 1275095085

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

168 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Urology Physician share within Washington

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Urology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Urology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Urology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology 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).

MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD is a Urology Physician provider practicing in VANCOUVER, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1275095085. 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 LIN-BRANDE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8614 E MILL PLAIN BLVD STE 201, VANCOUVER, WA, 98664, with a listed phone of (360) 729-8580. NPI 1275095085 was issued on 04/01/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LIN-BRANDE 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 168 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 80 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.6%. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

8614 E MILL PLAIN BLVD STE 201
VANCOUVER, WA 98664

Provider Details

NPI 1275095085
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/01/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, 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.

PEACEHEALTH
VANCOUVER, WA

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 LIN-BRANDE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.0K

Largest payer

PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD. To verify MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington 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.

168
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
80
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
231
Total Day Supply
4,260
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
38 (22.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
29% female / 71% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
36
Pradaxa
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate
17
Cephalexin
12
Oxybutynin Chloride
12
Warfarin Sodium
12

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

Urology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD's 168 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LIN-BRANDE.

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in VANCOUVER, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD wrote 168 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 80 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD located?
MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD is located at 8614 E MILL PLAIN BLVD STE 201, VANCOUVER, WA, 98664. Phone: (360) 729-8580.
What is MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275095085, issued on 04/01/2019.
Does MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.6%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Pradaxa, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 168 Part D claims and 80 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL LIN-BRANDE, MD's NPI is 1275095085 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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