2026 NPPES data Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician NPI 1851351241 M.D.
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RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D.

Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. 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
214
Medicare Part D claims · 69 beneficiaries · Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician avg: 701
Generic prescribing
55%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$64.13
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. filed 214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, prescribing 55% generic.

214
Part D claims, 2023
55%
generic prescribing
$64.13
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.

RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

214 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

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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2006

NPI 1851351241

Primary specialty

Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician

Rare

97 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

214 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 701

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician share within Minnesota

1. Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) 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).

RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 825 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55402, with a listed phone of (612) 338-3333. NPI 1851351241 was issued on 03/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRANSFORD 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 214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 69 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $66K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 55% generic by claim count. 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.

Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 97 enrolled providers across 29 states and an average of 701 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

825 NICOLLET MALL
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402

Provider Details

NPI 1851351241
Specialty Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/28/2006

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 RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$64

Largest payer

DePuy Synthes Sales 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 · Above average

RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. — brand share 45.0%
Specialty average (est.)

45% brand-name claims vs 55% generic, on 214 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.

214
Total Claims
$66K
Total Drug Cost
69
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
344
Total Day Supply
9,968
Brand vs Generic
45% brand / 55% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$61K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. 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
Montelukast Sodium
31
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
18
Azelastine Hcl
14
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
14
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
13
Flovent Hfa
Fluticasone Propionate
13
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
13

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

Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician Overview

How RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. fits within the Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician landscape nationally.

97
Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician Providers in US
29
States with Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician
701
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D.'s 214 claims are below the specialty average of 701.

Nearby Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. specializes in Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. wrote 214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $66K in drug costs for 69 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. located?
RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. is located at 825 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55402. Phone: (612) 338-3333.
What is RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851351241, issued on 03/28/2006.
Does RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D.'s prescribing is 45% brand-name and 55% generic drugs by claim count, with $61K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 97 Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician providers across 29 states in the US. The average Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician provider writes 701 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 214 Part D claims and 69 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD BRANSFORD, M.D.'s NPI is 1851351241 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.
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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