Brian S Pavey, DO
Brian S Pavey is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Salina, KS with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Brian S Pavey, DO runs an independent nephrologist practice in Salina, KS. He graduated from Kansas City University of Physicians and Surgeons in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.66/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Kansas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
737 E Crawford St, Salina, KS 67401-5103
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202378.66/100
Kansas avg: 86.3 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.86%
Kansas avg: 5.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
616
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
258
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,385
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $329k
Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — 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 (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$9.0k received from industry
70 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 S Pavey's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Kansas City University of Physicians and Surgeons
Board certified · Apr 26, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Kansas City University of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 2004)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Brian S Pavey
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brian S Pavey for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Salina 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 S Pavey
Dr. Pavey is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salina, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (785) 827-7261.
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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Practice Location
737 E Crawford St, Salina, KS 67401-5103
Mailing Address
737 E Crawford St, Salina, KS 67401-5103
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