2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1881284966 PA
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SHELBY BRUENING, PA

Physician Assistant in LINCOLN, Nebraska. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 523 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$782.47
39 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHELBY BRUENING, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 523 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $782.47 across 39 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHELBY BRUENING, PA filed 2,040 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LINCOLN, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SHELBY BRUENING, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/22/2021

NPI 1881284966

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,040 158% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Physician Assistant share within Nebraska

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Nebraska

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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.

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SHELBY BRUENING, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1881284966. 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.

SHELBY BRUENING, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 7121 STEPHANIE LN STE 102, LINCOLN, NE, 68516, with a listed phone of (402) 413-5010. NPI 1881284966 was issued on 01/22/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRUENING 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 2,040 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 523 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $139K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 43.7%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

7121 STEPHANIE LN STE 102
LINCOLN, NE 68516

Provider Details

NPI 1881284966
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/22/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHELBY BRUENING, PA 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.

INNOVATIVE PAIN AND SPINE SPECIALISTS
LINCOLN, NE

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 SHELBY BRUENING, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$782

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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 · Generic-heavy

SHELBY BRUENING, PA — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 2,040 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.

2,040
Total Claims
$139K
Total Drug Cost
523
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,436
Total Day Supply
69,043
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$72K
Generic Drug Cost
$66K
Opioid Claims
891 (43.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 103, 65-74: 232, 75-84: 138, 85+: 50

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
282
Gabapentin
278
Duloxetine Hcl
276
Pregabalin
238
Tramadol Hcl
210
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
97
Buprenorphine
90
Tizanidine Hcl
66
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
55
Meloxicam
53

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How SHELBY BRUENING, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

SHELBY BRUENING, PA's 2,040 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHELBY BRUENING, PA's specialty?
SHELBY BRUENING, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in LINCOLN, Nebraska. Credentials: PA.
How much does SHELBY BRUENING, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHELBY BRUENING, PA wrote 2,040 Medicare Part D claims totaling $139K in drug costs for 523 beneficiaries.
Where is SHELBY BRUENING, PA located?
SHELBY BRUENING, PA is located at 7121 STEPHANIE LN STE 102, LINCOLN, NE, 68516. Phone: (402) 413-5010.
What is SHELBY BRUENING, PA's NPI number?
SHELBY BRUENING, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881284966, issued on 01/22/2021.
Does SHELBY BRUENING, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHELBY BRUENING, PA's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $72K in brand drug costs.
Does SHELBY BRUENING, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHELBY BRUENING, PA had 891 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 43.7%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHELBY BRUENING, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHELBY BRUENING, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHELBY BRUENING, PA accept Medicare?
SHELBY BRUENING, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,040 Part D claims and 523 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHELBY BRUENING, PA's credentials?
SHELBY BRUENING, PA's NPI is 1881284966 with credentials PA. 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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