Quick answers
- Does Brian Brotherton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian Brotherton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Brian Brotherton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 118 Original Medicare patients and 332 services for Brian Brotherton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brian Brotherton's NPI number?
- 1205133188. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Brian Brotherton, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 118 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 332 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)244 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)30 services
- Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope (31500)12 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease68%
- Diabetes61%
- Chronic kidney disease52%
- Heart failure49%
Hospitals where Brian Brotherton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brian Brotherton at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- St Joseph's HospitalTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030011
- St. Mary's HospitalTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030010
- Tri-City Medical CenterOceanside, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050128
- Tucson Medical CenterTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030006
Practice locations
Addresses where Brian Brotherton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1050 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90813 (562) 491‑9000
- 4002 Vista WayOceanside, CA 92056 (760) 724‑8411
- 5301 E Grant RdTucson, AZ 85712 (520) 324‑4230
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brian Brotherton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- TMC Medical Network281 clinicians in the group
- Cep America - Intensivists PC125 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Critical Care (Intensivists) doctors in California →
Other critical care doctors in Long Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Long Beach, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in TMC Medical Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205133188 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians