Brian Furukawa, MD
NPI 1457563231 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457563231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 140189 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
887 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 155 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 153 | $91 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 77 | $202 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 71 | $22 |
| Biopsy of Lobe of Lung Using an Endoscope, 1 Lobe31628 | 62 | $62 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 48 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 80 | 18 |
| Ethambutol Hcl | 72 | — |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 50 | 17 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 47 | 17 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 43 | — |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 41 | — |
| Prednisone | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$339 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 11234 Anderson StMc 1509Loma Linda, CA 92354-2804Phone: (909) 558-4000
- 2 W Fern AveRedlands, CA 92373-5916Phone: (909) 793-3311
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-04
- Last updated
- 2022-10-11
- Certified
- 2022-10-11
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.