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Active
2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1437259793 MD
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Psychiatry Physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 53,171 in Psychiatry Physician, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Russel Brubaker, MD filed 1,755 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan, prescribing 96% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
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.
Russel Brubaker, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,755 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Russel Brubaker, MD 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 Russel Brubaker, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,755 69% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Russel Brubaker, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1939 DIVISION AVE S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, with a listed phone of (616) 247-3815. NPI 1437259793 was issued on 09/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,755 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $103K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count.
Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,171 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437259793 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/25/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Russel Brubaker, MD. To verify Russel Brubaker, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Russel Brubaker, MD - brand share 4.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,755 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.
1,755
Total Claims
$103K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,117
- Total Day Supply
- 62,798
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $39K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $64K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 58.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.47
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 37, 65-74: 16, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Russel Brubaker, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Dextroamphetamine-…
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
120 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
101 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
100 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
95 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
86 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
72 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
70 claims
- Dextroamphetamine-…
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
65 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 120 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 101 |
| Alprazolam | 100 |
| Lamotrigine | 95 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 86 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 72 |
| Gabapentin | 70 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 65 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 64 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 56 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Russel Brubaker, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
53,171
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider
Russel Brubaker, MD's 1,755 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brubaker.
Dr. Aisha Abbasi
M.D.
West Bloomfield, MI
Dr. Farha Abbasi
M.D.
East Lansing, MI
Dr. Tariq Abbasi
MD
Southfield, MI
Dr. Nicholas Abbey
MD
Grand Rapids, MI
Salman Abdul Majeed
Grand Rapids, MI
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Michigan medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russel Brubaker, MD's specialty? ▼
Russel Brubaker, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does Russel Brubaker, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Russel Brubaker, MD wrote 1,755 Medicare Part D claims totaling $103K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is Russel Brubaker, MD located? ▼
Russel Brubaker, MD is located at 1939 DIVISION AVE S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507. Phone: (616) 247-3815.
What is Russel Brubaker, MD's NPI number? ▼
Russel Brubaker, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437259793, issued on 09/25/2006.
Does Russel Brubaker, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Russel Brubaker, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $39K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 53,171 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Russel Brubaker, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Russel Brubaker, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, Trazodone Hcl, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Russel Brubaker, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Russel Brubaker, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,755 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Russel Brubaker, MD's credentials? ▼
Russel Brubaker, MD's NPI is 1437259793 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
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 (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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