Andrea L Brunson, NP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Andrea L Brunson is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Glendale, AZ with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(623) 878-2100Glendale, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across AZ can see Andrea L Brunson, NP in person in Glendale or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, anxiety, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 86.33/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Arizona
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 72% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 438 Nurse Practitioner providers in AZSee all Nurse Practitioner in Glendale22+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 520dNPPES updated 2024-12-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6677 W Thunderbird Rd Ste I164, Glendale, AZ 85306-3762

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 72% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

86.33/100

Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)

Better than 72% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

99.5%

Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.7 pts)

Top 5% of reporting doctors in Arizona

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

83

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

212

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,848

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $97k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+32%)64%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
52%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)25%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$55 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Andrea L Brunson's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 18, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in GlendalePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Andrea L Brunson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Andrea L Brunson for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Glendale required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Andrea L Brunson

NPI records show Dr. Brunson as active with telehealth listed in Glendale, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (623) 878-2100.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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