2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1841259413 M.D.
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BRUCE BROWN, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
48
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
52.3797/100
▼ 31 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$203.48
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRUCE BROWN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 52.3797/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 48 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

52.3797/100
MIPS score · -31 vs avg
48
Part D claims, 2023
73%
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.

BRUCE BROWN, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

52 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRUCE BROWN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 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 BRUCE BROWN, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/21/2006

NPI 1841259413

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

48 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

52.3797/100 30.720299999999995% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRUCE BROWN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
52.3797/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 52.3797/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%52.4%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 52.3797/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

BRUCE BROWN, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1841259413. 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.

BRUCE BROWN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2660 10TH AVE S , #400, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205, with a listed phone of (205) 824-9844. NPI 1841259413 was issued on 03/21/2006. 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 48 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 52.3797/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 31.3887, Cost 34.9737), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

2660 10TH AVE S , #400
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205

Provider Details

NPI 1841259413
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

52.3797
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
31.3887
Quality
34.9737
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRUCE BROWN, M.D. 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.

DUMONT PHYSICIAN SERVICES LLC
MERIDIAN, MS
HOSPITALIST SERVICES OF MERIDIAN PA
MERIDIAN, MS

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 BRUCE BROWN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$203

Largest payer

ABIOMED

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 · Above average

BRUCE BROWN, M.D. — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 48 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.

48
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
66
Total Day Supply
1,720
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$285

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.07

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How BRUCE BROWN, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

BRUCE BROWN, M.D.'s 48 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRUCE BROWN, M.D.'s specialty?
BRUCE BROWN, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRUCE BROWN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRUCE BROWN, M.D. wrote 48 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
What is BRUCE BROWN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRUCE BROWN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 52.3797/100 (Quality: 31.3887, Cost: 34.9737). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRUCE BROWN, M.D. located?
BRUCE BROWN, M.D. is located at 2660 10TH AVE S , #400, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205. Phone: (205) 824-9844.
What is BRUCE BROWN, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRUCE BROWN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841259413, issued on 03/21/2006.
Does BRUCE BROWN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRUCE BROWN, M.D.'s prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does BRUCE BROWN, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRUCE BROWN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 48 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRUCE BROWN, M.D.'s credentials?
BRUCE BROWN, M.D.'s NPI is 1841259413 with credentials M.D.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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