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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Surgery Physician NPI 1356429658 M.D.
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Pediatric Surgery Physician in Pontiac, 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 1,132 in Pediatric Surgery 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
74
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Pediatric Surgery Physician avg: 272
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% 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
Russell Faust, M.D. filed 74 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Surgery Physician in Pontiac, Michigan, prescribing 65% generic.
- 74
- Part D claims, 2023
- 65%
- 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.
Russell Faust, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
74 0th percentile higher than 0% 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)
Russell Faust, M.D. 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 Russell Faust, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
74 73% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Pediatric Surgery 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 Pediatric Surgery 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).
Russell Faust, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1200 N TELEGRAPH RD, Pontiac, MI, 48341, with a listed phone of (248) 858-1276. NPI 1356429658 was issued on 11/02/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 74 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% generic by claim count.
Pediatric Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,132 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 272 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1356429658 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/02/2006 |
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 Russell Faust, M.D.. To verify Russell Faust, M.D.'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 · Above average
Russell Faust, M.D. - brand share 35.0%
Pediatric Surgery Physician average
35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 74 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.
74
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 78
- Total Day Supply
- 1,861
- Brand vs Generic
- 35% brand / 65% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $56K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Russell Faust, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Descovy
Descovy
21 claims
- Rifampin
Rifampin
14 claims
- Isoniazid
Isoniazid
13 claims
- Permethrin
Permethrin
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Descovy Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam | 21 |
| Rifampin | 14 |
| Isoniazid | 13 |
| Permethrin | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Surgery Physician Overview
How Russell Faust, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,132
Pediatric Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Pediatric Surgery Physician
272
Avg Claims per Provider
Russell Faust, M.D.'s 74 claims are below the specialty average of 272.
Nearby Pediatric Surgery Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Faust.
Dr. Susan Adelman
M.D.
Southfield, MI
Dr. Ameer Al-Hadidi
M.D.
Royal Oak, MI
Dr. Meghan Arnold
M.D.
Ann Arbor, MI
Dr. Joseph Church
M.D.
Ann Arbor, MI
Dr. Robert Connors
MD
Grand Rapids, MI
Compare Pediatric Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Faust, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Russell Faust, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Surgery Physician and practices in Pontiac, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Russell Faust, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Russell Faust, M.D. wrote 74 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is Russell Faust, M.D. located? ▼
Russell Faust, M.D. is located at 1200 N TELEGRAPH RD, Pontiac, MI, 48341. Phone: (248) 858-1276.
What is Russell Faust, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Russell Faust, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356429658, issued on 11/02/2006.
Does Russell Faust, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Russell Faust, M.D.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $56K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,132 Pediatric Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Pediatric Surgery Physician provider writes 272 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Russell Faust, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Russell Faust, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Descovy, Rifampin, Isoniazid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Russell Faust, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Russell Faust, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 74 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Russell Faust, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Russell Faust, M.D.'s NPI is 1356429658 with credentials M.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
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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