2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1669727921 MD
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THERESE KERWEL, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin. 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
161
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
MIPS score
82.3961/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$64.16
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THERESE KERWEL, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 161 claims across 97 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.3961/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $64.16 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: THERESE KERWEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.3961 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 161 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THERESE KERWEL, MD 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).

THERESE KERWEL, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2012

NPI 1669727921

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

161 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

MIPS final score

82.3961/100 0.7038999999999902% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Wisconsin

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THERESE KERWEL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.3961/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 82.3961/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.4%
MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 82.3961/100 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).

THERESE KERWEL, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider practicing in BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1669727921. 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.

THERESE KERWEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 17000 W NORTH AVE, BROOKFIELD, WI, 53005, with a listed phone of (262) 785-7740. NPI 1669727921 was issued on 07/23/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KERWEL 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 161 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.0%. 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 82.3961/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.8816, Cost 74.3833), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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

17000 W NORTH AVE
BROOKFIELD, WI 53005

Provider Details

NPI 1669727921
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/23/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.3961
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.8816
Quality
74.3833
Cost
81
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THERESE KERWEL, 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.

ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP-SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN INC
FRANKLIN, WI

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 THERESE KERWEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$64

Largest payer

Axonics, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

161
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
186
Total Day Supply
2,994
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
29 (18.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
19
Movantik
Naloxegol Oxalate
12
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A

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

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How THERESE KERWEL, MD fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

THERESE KERWEL, MD's 161 claims are below the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THERESE KERWEL, MD's specialty?
THERESE KERWEL, MD specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does THERESE KERWEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THERESE KERWEL, MD wrote 161 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
What is THERESE KERWEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
THERESE KERWEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.3961/100 (Quality: 77.8816, Cost: 74.3833). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THERESE KERWEL, MD located?
THERESE KERWEL, MD is located at 17000 W NORTH AVE, BROOKFIELD, WI, 53005. Phone: (262) 785-7740.
What is THERESE KERWEL, MD's NPI number?
THERESE KERWEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669727921, issued on 07/23/2012.
Does THERESE KERWEL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, THERESE KERWEL, MD had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.0%.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THERESE KERWEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THERESE KERWEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Movantik, Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THERESE KERWEL, MD accept Medicare?
THERESE KERWEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 161 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THERESE KERWEL, MD's credentials?
THERESE KERWEL, MD's NPI is 1669727921 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.
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.

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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