2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1730271842 MD
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CAROL BROWNING, MD

Psychiatry Physician in BELFAST, Maine. 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
885
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CAROL BROWNING, MD is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BELFAST, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 885 claims across 55 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CAROL BROWNING, MD filed 885 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BELFAST, Maine. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CAROL BROWNING, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CAROL BROWNING, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/28/2006

NPI 1730271842

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

885 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Maine

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CAROL BROWNING, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in BELFAST, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730271842. 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.

CAROL BROWNING, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 53 SCHOODIC DR, BELFAST, ME, 04915, with a listed phone of (207) 338-6900. NPI 1730271842 was issued on 09/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWNING 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 885 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $100K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

53 SCHOODIC DR
BELFAST, ME 04915

Provider Details

NPI 1730271842
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAROL BROWNING, 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.

PENOBSCOT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
BANGOR, ME

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CAROL BROWNING, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 885 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.

885
Total Claims
$100K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,604
Total Day Supply
45,289
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$68K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 22, 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
Diazepam
79
Clonazepam
59
Trazodone Hcl
58
Sertraline Hcl
57
Latuda
Lurasidone Hcl
56
Lamotrigine
35
Hydroxyzine Hcl
31
Mirtazapine
31
Aripiprazole
30
Methylphenidate Hcl
30

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How CAROL BROWNING, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROL BROWNING, MD's 885 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Maine

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROL BROWNING, MD's specialty?
CAROL BROWNING, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in BELFAST, Maine. Credentials: MD.
How much does CAROL BROWNING, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROL BROWNING, MD wrote 885 Medicare Part D claims totaling $100K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROL BROWNING, MD located?
CAROL BROWNING, MD is located at 53 SCHOODIC DR, BELFAST, ME, 04915. Phone: (207) 338-6900.
What is CAROL BROWNING, MD's NPI number?
CAROL BROWNING, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730271842, issued on 09/28/2006.
Does CAROL BROWNING, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROL BROWNING, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $68K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAROL BROWNING, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROL BROWNING, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diazepam, Clonazepam, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROL BROWNING, MD accept Medicare?
CAROL BROWNING, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 885 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROL BROWNING, MD's credentials?
CAROL BROWNING, MD's NPI is 1730271842 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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