Joseph Brasco, MD
NPI 1255398095 · Gastroenterology Physician · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Brasco, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1255398095).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255398095
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00027229 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,426 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 205 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 203 | $83 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 179 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 164 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 135 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 183 | 87 |
| Omeprazole | 157 | 62 |
| Sucralfate | 93 | 36 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 46 | 20 |
| Mesalamine | 25 | — |
| Ustekinumabbrand: Stelara | 22 | — |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Zenpep | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$526 across 28 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-26
- Last updated
- 2015-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Brasco's NPI number?
- Joseph Brasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255398095, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Brasco's specialty?
- Joseph Brasco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Brasco located?
- Joseph Brasco's practice location on file with NPPES is 420 Lowell Dr Se, Huntsville, AL 35801-3754.
- What is Joseph Brasco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Brasco is (256) 536-9031.
- Does Joseph Brasco accept Medicare?
- Joseph Brasco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Brasco's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Brasco's NPI (1255398095) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.