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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1558524199 D.O.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Richmond, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 785 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
667
Medicare Part D claims · 208 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.5/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$320.66
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Vernon Brewer, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 667 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 95.5/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 667
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- 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.
Vernon Brewer, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
96 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Vernon Brewer, D.O. sits
This provider among hospice and palliative medicine (family medicine) physician peers
Across the 146 hospice and palliative medicine (family medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Vernon Brewer, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 57% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 77% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hospice and palliative medicine (family medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Vernon Brewer, D.O.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Vernon Brewer, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Vernon Brewer, D.O.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
667 68% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95.5/100 12.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Vernon Brewer, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 95.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) - 95.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Vernon Brewer, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 103 ALYCIA DR, Richmond, KY, 40475, with a listed phone of (859) 624-6515. NPI 1558524199 was issued on 07/03/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 667 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 208 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 785 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,070 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1558524199 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/03/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
95.5077
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.5953
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Vernon Brewer, D.O. 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.
According to CMS billing records, Vernon Brewer, D.O. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
Richmond, KY
H2 Rehabilitation Services OF Kentucky, LLC
Berea, KY
Palliative Care Center OF The Bluegrass Inc.
Lexington, KY
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 Vernon Brewer, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$321
Largest payer
ANI Pharmaceuticals, 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
Vernon Brewer, D.O. - brand share 6.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 667 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.
667
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
208
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 829
- Total Day Supply
- 17,914
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
- Opioid Claims
- 281 (42.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 60
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.98
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 43, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 51, 85+: 26
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Vernon Brewer, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
102 claims
- Fentanyl
Fentanyl
43 claims
- Morphine Sulfate 34
Morphine Sulfate
34 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 33
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
33 claims
- Prednisone 30
Prednisone
30 claims
- Lorazepam 28
Lorazepam
28 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 24
Morphine Sulfate Er
24 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 22
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 102 |
| Fentanyl | 43 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 34 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 33 |
| Prednisone | 30 |
| Lorazepam | 28 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 24 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 22 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 21 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Vernon Brewer, D.O. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
785
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2,070
Avg Claims per Provider
Vernon Brewer, D.O.'s 667 claims are below the specialty average of 2,070.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brewer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernon Brewer, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Vernon Brewer, D.O. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Richmond, Kentucky. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Vernon Brewer, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vernon Brewer, D.O. wrote 667 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 208 beneficiaries.
What is Vernon Brewer, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Vernon Brewer, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.5/100 (Quality: 89.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Vernon Brewer, D.O. located? ▼
Vernon Brewer, D.O. is located at 103 ALYCIA DR, Richmond, KY, 40475. Phone: (859) 624-6515.
What is Vernon Brewer, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Vernon Brewer, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558524199, issued on 07/03/2008.
Does Vernon Brewer, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Vernon Brewer, D.O.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does Vernon Brewer, D.O. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Vernon Brewer, D.O. had 281 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.1%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 785 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 2,070 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vernon Brewer, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vernon Brewer, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Fentanyl, Morphine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vernon Brewer, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Vernon Brewer, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 667 Part D claims and 208 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vernon Brewer, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Vernon Brewer, D.O.'s NPI is 1558524199 with credentials D.O.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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