Joseph Brewer, M.D.
NPI 1417981846 · Infectious Disease Physician · Kansas City, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Brewer, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Kansas City, MO (NPI 1417981846).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417981846
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R7911 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
861 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 446 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 131 | $172 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 95 | $121 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 88 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 35 | $125 |
| 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 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 153 | 45 |
| Fluconazole | 87 | 18 |
| Azithromycin | 83 | 17 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 81 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 70 | 13 |
| Piperacillin Sodium/Tazobactambrand: Piperacillin-Tazobactam | 66 | — |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 56 | 20 |
| Valacyclovir Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2017-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Brewer's NPI number?
- Joseph Brewer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417981846, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Brewer's specialty?
- Joseph Brewer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Brewer located?
- Joseph Brewer's practice location on file with NPPES is 4320 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111-5941.
- What is Joseph Brewer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Brewer is (816) 531-1550.
- Does Joseph Brewer accept Medicare?
- Joseph Brewer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Brewer's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Brewer's NPI (1417981846) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.