David Brister, M.D.
NPI 1568409589 · Family Medicine Physician · Amarillo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Brister, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Amarillo, TX (NPI 1568409589).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568409589
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G2257 (TX)
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
4,864 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 547 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 541 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 464 | $85 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 449 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 371 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 282 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 163 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 585 | 123 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 512 | 123 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 400 | 90 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 271 | 59 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 261 | 83 |
| Allopurinol | 244 | 52 |
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 232 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,325 across 41 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
- 2006-05-31
- Last updated
- 2007-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Brister's NPI number?
- David Brister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568409589, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Brister's specialty?
- David Brister is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Brister located?
- David Brister's practice location on file with NPPES is 1215 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106-1758.
- What is David Brister's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Brister is (806) 359-4701.
- Does David Brister accept Medicare?
- David Brister is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Brister's NPI active?
- Yes — David Brister's NPI (1568409589) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.