2026 NPPES data Midwife NPI 1255317996 CNM, WHNP-BC
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BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC

Midwife in COLUMBUS, Ohio. 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
115
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Midwife avg: 118
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$339.06
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC is a Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 115 claims across 36 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $339.06 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC filed 115 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLUMBUS, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/15/2005

NPI 1255317996

Primary specialty

Midwife

Mid-sized

5,918 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

115 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 118

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Midwife compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Midwife share within Ohio

1. Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Midwife share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Midwife) — 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).

BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC is a Midwife provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM, WHNP-BC. NPI: 1255317996. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Midwife provider holding CNM, WHNP-BC credentials at 21 E STATE ST STE 200, COLUMBUS, OH, 43215, with a listed phone of (419) 551-3030. NPI 1255317996 was issued on 12/15/2005. 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 115 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. 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.

Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,918 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 118 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

21 E STATE ST STE 200
COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Provider Details

NPI 1255317996
Specialty Midwife
Credentials CNM, WHNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/15/2005

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 BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$339

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC. To verify BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 115 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.

115
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
206
Total Day Supply
5,823
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 11, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Estradiol
42
Clobetasol Propionate
21

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

Midwife Overview

How BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC fits within the Midwife landscape nationally.

5,918
Midwife Providers in US
54
States with Midwife
118
Avg Claims per Provider

BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC's 115 claims are below the specialty average of 118.

Nearby Midwife Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC's specialty?
BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC specializes in Midwife and practices in COLUMBUS, Ohio. Credentials: CNM, WHNP-BC.
How much does BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC wrote 115 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC located?
BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC is located at 21 E STATE ST STE 200, COLUMBUS, OH, 43215. Phone: (419) 551-3030.
What is BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC's NPI number?
BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255317996, issued on 12/15/2005.
Does BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 5,918 Midwife providers across 54 states in the US. The average Midwife provider writes 118 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC accept Medicare?
BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 115 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC's credentials?
BARBARA BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC's NPI is 1255317996 with credentials CNM, WHNP-BC. 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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