2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1427412899 M.D. PH.D
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RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SEATTLE, Washington. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.0932/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.0932/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,256 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.0932/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

93 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.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).

What does the federal data show about RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/11/2016

NPI 1427412899

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

553 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,256 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,403

MIPS final score

93.0932/100 9.993200000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Washington

1. Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Washington

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.0932/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 93.0932/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.1%
MIPS final score (Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 93.0932/100 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).

RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. PH.D credentials at 325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA, 98104, with a listed phone of (206) 520-5000. NPI 1427412899 was issued on 04/11/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERG 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 1,256 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $137K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.0932/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.9573), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 553 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,403 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

325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104

Provider Details

NPI 1427412899
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D. PH.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/11/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.0932
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.9573
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.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.

THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
SEATTLE, WA

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

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D. To verify RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,256 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.

1,256
Total Claims
$137K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,648
Total Day Supply
39,876
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$115K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.05
Gender Split
34% female / 66% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 26, 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 RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
135
Atorvastatin Calcium
85
Lisinopril
74
Tamsulosin Hcl
68
Fluoxetine Hcl
48
Sertraline Hcl
46
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
44
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
37
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
34
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
33

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

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D fits within the Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

553
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
46
States with Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,403
Avg Claims per Provider

RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D's 1,256 claims are below the specialty average of 1,403.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D's specialty?
RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D specializes in Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: M.D. PH.D.
How much does RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D wrote 1,256 Medicare Part D claims totaling $137K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
What is RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D's Medicare quality score?
RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.0932/100 (Quality: 73.9573). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D located?
RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D is located at 325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA, 98104. Phone: (206) 520-5000.
What is RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D's NPI number?
RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427412899, issued on 04/11/2016.
Does RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $115K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 553 Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,403 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D accept Medicare?
RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,256 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D's credentials?
RUSSELL BERG, M.D. PH.D's NPI is 1427412899 with credentials M.D. PH.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.

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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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