NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1366492001 DPM, FACFAS
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Podiatrist in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,602 in Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
530
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 320
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$32.3K
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS filed 530 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Podiatrist in Cincinnati, Ohio, prescribing 93% generic.
- 530
- Part D claims, 2024
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- $32.3K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥65th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1366492001), first enumerated 05/11/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 530 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$32.3K in reported industry payments (44 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Ohio statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: OMB annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1366492001 · Podiatrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1366492001
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 11K Podiatrist
- RX-LIGHT 530
- BOOK-LIGHT 543 in Ohio
- PHOTO-ENUM William Hughes · 2006
Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
530 ≥ 65th percentile 65% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
530 66% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1366492001 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM, FACFAS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/11/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS 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.
Oxford Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation
Mason, OH
Surestep Foot And Ankle Medical Center LLC
Cincinnati, OH
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 Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$32.3K
Largest payer
Stryker Corporation
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.
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS. To verify Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS - brand share 7.0%
Podiatrist average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 530 2024 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 2024.
530
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,011.867
- Total Day Supply
- 27,352
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $22K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Opioid Claims
- 41 (7.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 35
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 66, 75-84: 42, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
113 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
56 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
52 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
51 claims
- Xarelto 36
Xarelto
36 claims
- Allopurinol 31
Allopurinol
31 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate 25
Zolpidem Tartrate
25 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 21
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 113 |
| Meloxicam | 56 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 52 |
| Pregabalin | 51 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 36 |
| Allopurinol | 31 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 25 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 21 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 19 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,602
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
320
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS's 530 claims are above the specialty average of 320.
Nationwide Podiatrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Brarens, both outside Ohio so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brarens.
One of 543 Podiatrist providers enrolled in Ohio, 5 are shown here.
Anthony Abi-Rached
Dayton, OH
Dr. Sarah Abshier
DPM
Worthington, OH
Dr. Michelle Achor
DPM
Troy, OH
Dr. Bradley Adams
D.P.M.
Wauseon, OH
Dr. Johnny Alayon
DPM
Youngstown, OH
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS's specialty? ▼
Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Cincinnati, Ohio. Credentials: DPM, FACFAS.
How much does Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS wrote 530 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
Where is Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS located? ▼
Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS is located at 11821 MASON MONTGOMERY RD # 4B, Cincinnati, OH, 45249. Phone: (513) 489-2400.
What is Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS's NPI number? ▼
Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366492001, issued on 05/11/2006.
Does Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
Does Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS had 41 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,602 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 320 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Meloxicam, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS appears in CMS Medicare data with 530 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS's credentials? ▼
Robert Brarens, DPM, FACFAS's NPI is 1366492001 with credentials DPM, FACFAS. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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