2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1841335163 M.D.
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RICHARD BRAUER, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in GREENWICH, Connecticut. 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
314
Medicare Part D claims · 124 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENWICH, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 314 claims across 124 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 314 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)

RICHARD BRAUER, 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).

RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/21/2007

NPI 1841335163

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

314 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD BRAUER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 75/100 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).

RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in GREENWICH, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1841335163. 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.

RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 49 LAKE AVE, GREENWICH, CT, 06830, with a listed phone of (203) 869-0177. NPI 1841335163 was issued on 02/21/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAUER 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 314 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 124 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

49 LAKE AVE
GREENWICH, CT 06830

Provider Details

NPI 1841335163
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/21/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD BRAUER, 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.

GREENWICH EAR NOSE AND THROAT PC
GREENWICH, CT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

314
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
124
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
469
Total Day Supply
10,755
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
85

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
46% female / 54% 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
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
35
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort
31
Ipratropium Bromide
28
Diazepam
22
Montelukast Sodium
18
Azithromycin
16
Mupirocin
15
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
14
Fluticasone Propionate
12
Ofloxacin
11

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD BRAUER, M.D.'s 314 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BRAUER, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in GREENWICH, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. wrote 314 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 124 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD BRAUER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. located?
RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. is located at 49 LAKE AVE, GREENWICH, CT, 06830. Phone: (203) 869-0177.
What is RICHARD BRAUER, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD BRAUER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841335163, issued on 02/21/2007.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD BRAUER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD BRAUER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 314 Part D claims and 124 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BRAUER, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD BRAUER, M.D.'s NPI is 1841335163 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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