2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1730175456 MD
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AARON BROWN, MD

Family Medicine Physician in GASTONIA, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
17K
Medicare Part D claims · 806 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$138.52
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AARON BROWN, MD filed 16,689 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in GASTONIA, North Carolina, prescribing 85% generic.

17K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

AARON BROWN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

16,689 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AARON BROWN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about AARON BROWN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2005

NPI 1730175456

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16,689 388% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AARON BROWN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3050 RIVERWOOD PKWY, GASTONIA, NC, 28056, with a listed phone of (704) 865-1749. NPI 1730175456 was issued on 09/27/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 16,689 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 806 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3050 RIVERWOOD PKWY
GASTONIA, NC 28056

Provider Details

NPI 1730175456
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/27/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AARON BROWN, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CAROMONT MEDICAL GROUP INC
DALLAS, NC
COMPREHAB, INC
GASTONIA, NC
LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
DURHAM, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AARON BROWN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$139

Largest payer

PFIZER INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AARON BROWN, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 16,689 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

16,689
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
806
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
33,114
Total Day Supply
942,083
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.8M
Generic Drug Cost
$258K
Opioid Claims
832 (5.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
366

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 121, 65-74: 369, 75-84: 241, 85+: 75

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What AARON BROWN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
888
Amlodipine Besylate
535
Rosuvastatin Calcium
464
Levothyroxine Sodium
455
Losartan Potassium
431
Omeprazole
405
Gabapentin
333
Metoprolol Succinate
319
Furosemide
310
Pantoprazole Sodium
301

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How AARON BROWN, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

AARON BROWN, MD's 16,689 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BROWN.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AARON BROWN, MD's specialty?
AARON BROWN, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in GASTONIA, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does AARON BROWN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AARON BROWN, MD wrote 16,689 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 806 beneficiaries.
Where is AARON BROWN, MD located?
AARON BROWN, MD is located at 3050 RIVERWOOD PKWY, GASTONIA, NC, 28056. Phone: (704) 865-1749.
What is AARON BROWN, MD's NPI number?
AARON BROWN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730175456, issued on 09/27/2005.
Does AARON BROWN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AARON BROWN, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.8M in brand drug costs.
Does AARON BROWN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, AARON BROWN, MD had 832 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AARON BROWN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AARON BROWN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AARON BROWN, MD accept Medicare?
AARON BROWN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 16,689 Part D claims and 806 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AARON BROWN, MD's credentials?
AARON BROWN, MD's NPI is 1730175456 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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