2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1295198422 M.D.
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NICOLE BRAND, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey. 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
284
Medicare Part D claims · 84 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
94.9574/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$387.72
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICOLE BRAND, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 284 claims across 84 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9574/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $387.72 across 17 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICOLE BRAND, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.9574 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 284 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICOLE BRAND, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NICOLE BRAND, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2016

NPI 1295198422

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

284 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

MIPS final score

94.9574/100 11.857400000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICOLE BRAND, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.9574/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 94.9574/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 94.9574/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

NICOLE BRAND, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1295198422. 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.

NICOLE BRAND, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 191 PALISADE AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07306, with a listed phone of (201) 656-4324. NPI 1295198422 was issued on 04/04/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAND 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 284 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 84 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.9574/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.2651), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

191 PALISADE AVE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306

Provider Details

NPI 1295198422
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/04/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.9574
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.2651
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE BRAND, 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.

PAIN AND DISABILITY INSTITUTE, P.C.
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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 NICOLE BRAND, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$388

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

284
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
84
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
353
Total Day Supply
9,790
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
44 (15.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
69% female / 31% 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
Gabapentin
55
Pregabalin
44
Baclofen
31
Diclofenac Sodium
27
Duloxetine Hcl
22
Meloxicam
19
Celecoxib
11
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
11

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How NICOLE BRAND, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLE BRAND, M.D.'s 284 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BRAND.

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE BRAND, M.D.'s specialty?
NICOLE BRAND, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NICOLE BRAND, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE BRAND, M.D. wrote 284 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 84 beneficiaries.
What is NICOLE BRAND, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
NICOLE BRAND, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9574/100 (Quality: 87.2651). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICOLE BRAND, M.D. located?
NICOLE BRAND, M.D. is located at 191 PALISADE AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07306. Phone: (201) 656-4324.
What is NICOLE BRAND, M.D.'s NPI number?
NICOLE BRAND, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295198422, issued on 04/04/2016.
Does NICOLE BRAND, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICOLE BRAND, M.D. had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.5%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLE BRAND, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE BRAND, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Baclofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE BRAND, M.D. accept Medicare?
NICOLE BRAND, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 284 Part D claims and 84 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE BRAND, M.D.'s credentials?
NICOLE BRAND, M.D.'s NPI is 1295198422 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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