Brian Kaye, M.D.
NPI 1679689061 · Rheumatology Physician · Berkeley, CA
Brian Kaye, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Berkeley, CA (NPI 1679689061).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679689061
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G53046 (CA)
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
509 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 378 | $153 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 69 | $94 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 36 | $57 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 15 | $18 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 11 | $196 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $18–$196 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 241 | 113 |
| Prednisone | 156 | 57 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 147 | 25 |
| Allopurinol | 121 | 44 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 119 | 57 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 82 | 30 |
| Alendronate Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-21
- Last updated
- 2007-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Kaye's NPI number?
- Brian Kaye's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679689061, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Kaye's specialty?
- Brian Kaye is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Kaye located?
- Brian Kaye's practice location on file with NPPES is 2850 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705-1192.
- What is Brian Kaye's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Kaye is (510) 845-2529.
- Is Brian Kaye's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Kaye's NPI (1679689061) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.