Brian Shigenobu Furukawa, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Brian Shigenobu Furukawa is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Temple, TX with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Brian Shigenobu Furukawa, MD practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Temple, TX. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better46.5%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-36.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
308
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
103
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
391
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $135k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$339 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Brian Shigenobu Furukawa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 10, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-4658
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Brian Shigenobu Furukawa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brian Shigenobu Furukawa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Temple 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 Brian Shigenobu Furukawa
Dr. Furukawa is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Temple, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (254) 724-2111.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Brian Shigenobu Furukawa
Practice Location
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-5916
Mailing Address
Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-4658
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