2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1912958935 MD
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CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD

Nephrology Physician in CHILLICOTHE, 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
135
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.2895/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$485.82
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHILLICOTHE, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 135 claims across 59 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.2895/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $485.82 across 17 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.2895/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 135 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.2895/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
135
Part D claims, 2023
79%
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.

CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

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

CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/15/2006

NPI 1912958935

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

135 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

83.2895/100 0.18950000000000955% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Nephrology Physician share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.2895/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 83.2895/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.3%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 83.2895/100 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).

CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in CHILLICOTHE, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1912958935. 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.

CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4439 STATE ROUTE 159 STE 150, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601, with a listed phone of (740) 779-8728. NPI 1912958935 was issued on 05/15/2006. 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 135 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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 83.2895/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 58.7335), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

4439 STATE ROUTE 159 STE 150
CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601

Provider Details

NPI 1912958935
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.2895
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
58.7335
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER 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.

ADENA MEDICAL GROUP LLC
CHILLICOTHE, OH
OSUP COMMUNITY OUTREACH LLC
LOGAN, OH
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
LAURINBURG, 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 CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$486

Largest payer

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals 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 CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD. To verify CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD'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

CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 135 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.

135
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
184
Total Day Supply
4,694
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.69
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male

Nephrology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD's 135 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in CHILLICOTHE, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD wrote 135 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.2895/100 (Quality: 58.7335). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD is located at 4439 STATE ROUTE 159 STE 150, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601. Phone: (740) 779-8728.
What is CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912958935, issued on 05/15/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 135 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BROWN, MD's NPI is 1912958935 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.
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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