2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1699883124 MD
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THOMAS BRAZA, MD

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in LELAND, North Carolina. 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
249
Medicare Part D claims · 167 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
MIPS score
81.6958/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

THOMAS BRAZA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.6958/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 249 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.6958/100
MIPS score · -1 vs avg
249
Part D claims, 2023
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.

THOMAS BRAZA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

82 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

THOMAS BRAZA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 THOMAS BRAZA, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/25/2006

NPI 1699883124

Primary specialty

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,102 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

249 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 607

MIPS final score

81.6958/100 1.4041999999999888% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

1. MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS BRAZA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.6958/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 81.6958/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.7%
MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 81.6958/100 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).

THOMAS BRAZA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 144 POOLE RD STE 101, LELAND, NC, 28451, with a listed phone of (910) 640-0899. NPI 1699883124 was issued on 08/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAZA 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 249 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 167 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend. 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 81.6958/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.3333, Cost 51.486), compared with the national average of 83.1.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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

144 POOLE RD STE 101
LELAND, NC 28451

Provider Details

NPI 1699883124
Specialty MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/25/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.6958
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.3333
Quality
51.486
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

249
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
167
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
264
Total Day Supply
5,420
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What THOMAS BRAZA, MD 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
Fluorouracil
76
Cephalexin
41
Triamcinolone Acetonide
28
Ketoconazole
26
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
24
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
11

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

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview

How THOMAS BRAZA, MD fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS BRAZA, MD's 249 claims are below the specialty average of 607.

Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BRAZA.

Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS BRAZA, MD's specialty?
THOMAS BRAZA, MD specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in LELAND, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does THOMAS BRAZA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS BRAZA, MD wrote 249 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 167 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS BRAZA, MD's Medicare quality score?
THOMAS BRAZA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.6958/100 (Quality: 88.3333, Cost: 51.486). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS BRAZA, MD located?
THOMAS BRAZA, MD is located at 144 POOLE RD STE 101, LELAND, NC, 28451. Phone: (910) 640-0899.
What is THOMAS BRAZA, MD's NPI number?
THOMAS BRAZA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699883124, issued on 08/25/2006.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS BRAZA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS BRAZA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluorouracil, Cephalexin, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS BRAZA, MD accept Medicare?
THOMAS BRAZA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 249 Part D claims and 167 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS BRAZA, MD's credentials?
THOMAS BRAZA, MD's NPI is 1699883124 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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