Brett Comer, MD
NPI 1861648396 · Otolaryngology Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brett Comer, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1861648396).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861648396
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 47100 (KY)
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
17 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
263 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 94 | $169 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 59 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 46 | $123 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 34 | $108 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 30 | $152 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$169 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 116 | 33 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 78 | 29 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 72 | 27 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 30 | 13 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 25 | — |
| Prednisone | 14 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 12 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$375 across 7 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
- 2008-08-15
- Last updated
- 2015-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brett Comer's NPI number?
- Brett Comer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861648396, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brett Comer's specialty?
- Brett Comer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brett Comer located?
- Brett Comer's practice location on file with NPPES is 740 S Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536-0293.
- What is Brett Comer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brett Comer is (859) 257-5405.
- Does Brett Comer accept Medicare?
- Brett Comer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brett Comer's NPI active?
- Yes — Brett Comer's NPI (1861648396) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.