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TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in ATHENS, Georgia. 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
236
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.65/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$399.57
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in ATHENS, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 236 claims across 66 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.65/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $399.57 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.65 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 236 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/17/2013

NPI 1164858650

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

236 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

91.65/100 8.550000000000011% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.65/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 91.65/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.7%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 91.65/100 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.

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TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in ATHENS, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1164858650. 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.

TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1199 PRINCE AVE FL 2, ATHENS, GA, 30606, with a listed phone of (706) 475-1700. NPI 1164858650 was issued on 09/17/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRUNIERA 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 236 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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 91.65/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

1199 PRINCE AVE FL 2
ATHENS, GA 30606

Provider Details

NPI 1164858650
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/17/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.65
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C 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.

PIEDMONT ATHENS SPECIALTY CARE LLC
ATHENS, GA

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 TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$400

Largest payer

Getinge USA Sales, LLC

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

TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 236 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.

236
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
412
Total Day Supply
10,845
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
21% female / 79% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
32
Metoprolol Tartrate
27
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
23
Furosemide
23
Potassium Chloride
22
Eliquis
Apixaban
13
Amiodarone Hcl
12
Metoprolol Succinate
12
Losartan Potassium
11

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C's 236 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C's specialty?
TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in ATHENS, Georgia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C wrote 236 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
What is TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.65/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C located?
TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C is located at 1199 PRINCE AVE FL 2, ATHENS, GA, 30606. Phone: (706) 475-1700.
What is TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C's NPI number?
TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164858650, issued on 09/17/2013.
Does TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Tartrate, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C accept Medicare?
TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 236 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C's credentials?
TIAGO BRUNIERA, PA-C's NPI is 1164858650 with credentials PA-C. 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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