2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1356399950 MD
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ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD

Nephrology Physician in BESSEMER, Alabama. 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
530
Medicare Part D claims · 136 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$162.65
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BESSEMER, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 530 claims across 136 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $162.65 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD filed 530 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BESSEMER, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROMAN BRANTLEY, 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).

ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/05/2006

NPI 1356399950

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

530 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Nephrology Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in BESSEMER, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1356399950. 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.

ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1088 9TH AVE SW STE 108, BESSEMER, AL, 35022, with a listed phone of (205) 226-5900. NPI 1356399950 was issued on 05/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRANTLEY 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 530 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

1088 9TH AVE SW STE 108
BESSEMER, AL 35022

Provider Details

NPI 1356399950
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROMAN BRANTLEY, 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.

NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC
ALABASTER, AL

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 ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$163

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Typical

ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 530 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.

530
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
860
Total Day Supply
24,653
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$36K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.62
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 46, 75-84: 51, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Calcitriol
80
Furosemide
52
Amlodipine Besylate
51
Hydralazine Hcl
30
Sevelamer Carbonate
22
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
19
Allopurinol
17
Bumetanide
14
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
12
Carvedilol
12

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD's 530 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD's specialty?
ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in BESSEMER, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD wrote 530 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
Where is ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD located?
ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD is located at 1088 9TH AVE SW STE 108, BESSEMER, AL, 35022. Phone: (205) 226-5900.
What is ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD's NPI number?
ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356399950, issued on 05/05/2006.
Does ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $36K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Calcitriol, Furosemide, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD accept Medicare?
ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 530 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD's credentials?
ROMAN BRANTLEY, MD's NPI is 1356399950 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.

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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