Matthew L Brust, MD

Family Medicine

Matthew L Brust is a Family Medicine specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(615) 834-6166Nashville, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Matthew L Brust, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Nashville, TN. Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
  • Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 96% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 263 Family Medicine providers in TNSee all Family Medicine in Nashville36+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1564dNPPES updated 2022-02-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

397 Wallace Rd Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37211-4854

Fax: (516) 781-9755
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 96% of doctors in Tennessee on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Top 4% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.2%

Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)

3.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89%

Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Tennessee

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

Medicare Patients

264

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

604

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

12,099

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.30M

Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)21%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.7k received from industry

138 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Matthew L Brust's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    Indiana University School of Medicine

  2. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Matthew L Brust

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew L Brust for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Nashville 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 Matthew L Brust

NPI records show Dr. Brust as active with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 834-6166.

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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