Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Brit
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Chattanooga, TN
- NPI 1689692998
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.6 / 100 · 2023
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
979 E 3Rd St, Suite B-805
Chattanooga, TN 374032136
(423) 778-4396
fax (423) 778-4397
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 27, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #38107
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689692998. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,918
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$81,615
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 1,380 | 15 | $21 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 281 | 180 | $117 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 74 | 74 | $149 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 74 | 63 | $83 | |
J1040 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | 30 | 23 | $11 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 28 | 20 | $68 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 27 | 15 | $7 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 24 | 16 | $13 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,082
Transactions
93
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 26 | $403.36 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 9 | $246.71 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 11 | $207.26 | |
| Sandoz Inc. | 7 | $180.17 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 5 | $139.63 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 8 | $136.08 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 5 | $100.64 | |
| ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4 | $89.43 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 4 | $88.04 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $75.32 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 3 | $61.70 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 2 | $51.86 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc | 2 | $48.68 | |
| Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 2 | $41.75 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $35.60 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,710
Patients
1,009
Total drug cost
$1,235,742
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 688 | 196 | $40,482 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 645 | 186 | $26,756 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 553 | 71 | $11,235 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 470 | 166 | $5,016 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 412 | 135 | $3,562 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 168 | 50 | $2,770 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) | Brand | 136 | 16 | $1,090,630 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 110 | 42 | $4,742 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 87 | 29 | $6,714 |
| Pilocarpine Hcl | Generic | 87 | 25 | $17,534 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Brit's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Brit practices Rheumatology Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Michael Brit practice?
Dr. Michael Brit practices at 979 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 374032136. Office phone: 4237784396.
What is Dr. Michael Brit's NPI?
Dr. Michael Brit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689692998, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Brit accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Brit accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Brit commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.