Brian Brunelli, MD
NPI 1417936568 · Neurology Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Brunelli, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1417936568).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417936568
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A88363 (CA)
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
1,506 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 436 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 380 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 126 | $98 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 123 | $158 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 85 | $107 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 248 | 59 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 227 | 62 |
| Levetiracetam | 226 | 58 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 222 | 70 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 122 | 32 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 116 | 36 |
| Erenumab-Aooebrand: Aimovig Autoinjector | 94 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$388 across 5 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
- 2006-01-16
- Last updated
- 2012-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Brunelli's NPI number?
- Brian Brunelli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417936568, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Brunelli's specialty?
- Brian Brunelli is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Brunelli located?
- Brian Brunelli's practice location on file with NPPES is 1661 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1709.
- What is Brian Brunelli's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Brunelli is (831) 460-6041.
- Does Brian Brunelli accept Medicare?
- Brian Brunelli is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Brunelli's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Brunelli's NPI (1417936568) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.