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NICHOLAS R BRENING M.D.
NPI 1699160465
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT

Active since March 30, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
30 N 1900 E RM 4C116, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132(308) 631-1997 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Nicholas R Brening M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NICHOLAS R BRENING M.D. (NPI 1699160465) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (10097486-1205) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699160465
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS R BRENINGCredential: M.D.
Location Address30 N 1900 E RM 4C116Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0002
Mailing Address30 N 1900 E Rm 4c116Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0002 · (308) 631-1997
Phone(308) 631-1997
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 2021
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2021
✔ NPI 1699160465 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 10097486-1205
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 10097486-1205 (UT)
30 N 1900 E RM 4C116, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas R Brening M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5597047605
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190417000751
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
377 services171 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
135 services74 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
67 services67 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
43 services29 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
24 services23 patients
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99439
Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number460009
Location50 North Medical DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Mark's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number460047
Location1200 East 3900 SouthSalt Lake City, UT 84124 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84132 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$166.03 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $41.50 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$96.35 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $24.08 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers12 claims13 services$18.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers31 claims32 services$74.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$30.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SIDDHARTH K. IYENGAR MD
Internal Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 4C116
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 581-7606
DAVID C. HAAK MD
Hospitalist
30 N 1900 E RM 4C116
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 585-3580
KELLEN A. SULLIVAN MD
Internal Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 4C116
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 581-7606
DR. CHARLES W. CUBBERLEY MD
Internal Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 4C116
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 585-3580
ALICIA HSU BOWLES MD
Internal Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 4C116
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 581-7606
ANEES DAUD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
30 N 1900 E RM 4C116, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE OFFICE OF EDU
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 585-0418
JAWAD S A ALMAJED MBBS
Internal Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 4C116
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 585-3580
ELENA G. GIBSON MD
Internal Medicine
30 N 1900 E RM 4C116
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 581-7606

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nicholas Brening's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Brening is 1699160465. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2015.

Where is Nicholas Brening located?

Nicholas Brening practices at 30 N 1900 E Rm 4c116, Salt Lake City, UT 84132. The listed phone number is (308) 631-1997.

What is Nicholas Brening's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Nicholas Brening enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Brening is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Nicholas Brening accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Select Health and University of Utah Health Plans list Nicholas Brening as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Nicholas Brening affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Brening is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics and St Mark's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Brening was last updated on October 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.