Brian Mcdonald, MD
NPI 1598818841 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Schenectady, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Mcdonald, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Schenectady, NY (NPI 1598818841).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598818841
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 211650 (NY)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,214 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 | 343 | $112 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 127 | $200 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 110 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 81 | $85 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 80 | $8 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 76 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 346 | 73 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 263 | 106 |
| Prednisone | 193 | 85 |
| Azithromycin | 160 | 68 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 149 | 30 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 109 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,672 across 101 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
- 2007-01-19
- Last updated
- 2025-04-03
- Certified
- 2025-04-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Mcdonald's NPI number?
- Brian Mcdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598818841, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Mcdonald's specialty?
- Brian Mcdonald is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Mcdonald located?
- Brian Mcdonald's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 Nott St, Schenectady, NY 12308-2589.
- What is Brian Mcdonald's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Mcdonald is (518) 289-2400.
- Does Brian Mcdonald accept Medicare?
- Brian Mcdonald is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Mcdonald's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Mcdonald's NPI (1598818841) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.