2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1245218981 MD
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RICHARD BREMER, MD

Hospitalist Physician in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. 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
621
Medicare Part D claims · 220 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD BREMER, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 621 claims across 220 beneficiaries .

What stands out: RICHARD BREMER, MD filed 621 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD BREMER, 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).

RICHARD BREMER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/04/2006

NPI 1245218981

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

621 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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 BREMER, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1245218981. 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 BREMER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 211 BLOUNT AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37920, with a listed phone of (865) 525-0598. NPI 1245218981 was issued on 01/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BREMER 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 621 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 220 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $42K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.2%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

211 BLOUNT AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Provider Details

NPI 1245218981
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD BREMER, 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.

HOSPITAL MEDICINE SERVICES OF TENNESSEE PC
SEVIERVILLE, TN

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.

621
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
220
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
644
Total Day Supply
11,482
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Opioid Claims
32 (5.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
169

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.56
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 69, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cefdinir
73
Prednisone
42
Sertraline Hcl
31
Metoprolol Tartrate
20
Pantoprazole Sodium
20
Bumetanide
17
Azithromycin
14
Eliquis
Apixaban
13
Furosemide
13
Hydralazine Hcl
12

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How RICHARD BREMER, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD BREMER, MD's 621 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BREMER, MD's specialty?
RICHARD BREMER, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD BREMER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BREMER, MD wrote 621 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 220 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD BREMER, MD located?
RICHARD BREMER, MD is located at 211 BLOUNT AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37920. Phone: (865) 525-0598.
What is RICHARD BREMER, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD BREMER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245218981, issued on 01/04/2006.
Does RICHARD BREMER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD BREMER, MD had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.2%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD BREMER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD BREMER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefdinir, Prednisone, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD BREMER, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD BREMER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 621 Part D claims and 220 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BREMER, MD's credentials?
RICHARD BREMER, MD's NPI is 1245218981 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.

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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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