2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1578845459
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RHETT BRANDENBURG

Emergency Medicine Physician in FRASER, Michigan. 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
356
Medicare Part D claims · 232 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RHETT BRANDENBURG filed 356 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in FRASER, Michigan, prescribing 95% generic.

356
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

RHETT BRANDENBURG's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

356 Top 43% higher than 57% 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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RHETT BRANDENBURG 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 RHETT BRANDENBURG?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2011

NPI 1578845459

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

356 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Michigan

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RHETT BRANDENBURG appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider at 17717 MASONIC, FRASER, MI, 48026, with a listed phone of (586) 294-0600. NPI 1578845459 was issued on 09/15/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRANDENBURG 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 356 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 232 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

17717 MASONIC
FRASER, MI 48026

Provider Details

NPI 1578845459
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/15/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RHETT BRANDENBURG 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.

INDEPENDENT EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PC
SOUTHFIELD, MI
INDEPENDENT OBSERVATION PHYSICIANS PLLC
SOUTHFIELD, MI

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 — Michigan MI-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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RHETT BRANDENBURG. To verify RHETT BRANDENBURG's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RHETT BRANDENBURG — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 356 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.

356
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
232
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
361
Total Day Supply
4,321
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
21 (5.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.05
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 60, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RHETT BRANDENBURG prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Naproxen
40
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
31
Methylprednisolone
25
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
24
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
19
Methocarbamol
17
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
16
Prednisone
13
Pantoprazole Sodium
12
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
11

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How RHETT BRANDENBURG fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

RHETT BRANDENBURG's 356 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RHETT BRANDENBURG's specialty?
RHETT BRANDENBURG specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in FRASER, Michigan.
How much does RHETT BRANDENBURG prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RHETT BRANDENBURG wrote 356 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 232 beneficiaries.
Where is RHETT BRANDENBURG located?
RHETT BRANDENBURG is located at 17717 MASONIC, FRASER, MI, 48026. Phone: (586) 294-0600.
What is RHETT BRANDENBURG's NPI number?
RHETT BRANDENBURG's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578845459, issued on 09/15/2011.
Does RHETT BRANDENBURG prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RHETT BRANDENBURG's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does RHETT BRANDENBURG prescribe opioids?
Yes, RHETT BRANDENBURG had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RHETT BRANDENBURG prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RHETT BRANDENBURG's most frequently prescribed drugs include Naproxen, Ondansetron Odt, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RHETT BRANDENBURG accept Medicare?
RHETT BRANDENBURG appears in CMS Medicare data with 356 Part D claims and 232 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RHETT BRANDENBURG's credentials?
RHETT BRANDENBURG's NPI is 1578845459. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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