2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1386902948 M.D.
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VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in BRIGHTON, Michigan. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 531 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. filed 5,353 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in BRIGHTON, Michigan, prescribing 86% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
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.

VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,353 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2012

NPI 1386902948

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,353 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Michigan

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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).

VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8001 CHALLIS RD, BRIGHTON, MI, 48116, with a listed phone of (810) 227-9510. NPI 1386902948 was issued on 05/01/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCOWDEN 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 5,353 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 531 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $643K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

8001 CHALLIS RD
BRIGHTON, MI 48116

Provider Details

NPI 1386902948
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/01/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. 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.

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
BRIGHTON, MI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D.. To verify VANESSA SCOWDEN, 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 · Typical

VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 5,353 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.

5,353
Total Claims
$643K
Total Drug Cost
531
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,131
Total Day Supply
354,707
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$513K
Generic Drug Cost
$125K
Opioid Claims
175 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 56, 65-74: 244, 75-84: 177, 85+: 54

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
329
Levothyroxine Sodium
318
Amlodipine Besylate
233
Omeprazole
225
Lisinopril
214
Losartan Potassium
191
Rosuvastatin Calcium
174
Simvastatin
106
Gabapentin
102
Tamsulosin Hcl
91

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D.'s 5,353 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D.'s specialty?
VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BRIGHTON, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. wrote 5,353 Medicare Part D claims totaling $643K in drug costs for 531 beneficiaries.
Where is VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. located?
VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. is located at 8001 CHALLIS RD, BRIGHTON, MI, 48116. Phone: (810) 227-9510.
What is VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386902948, issued on 05/01/2012.
Does VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $513K in brand drug costs.
Does VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. had 175 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,353 Part D claims and 531 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D.'s credentials?
VANESSA SCOWDEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1386902948 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

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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