2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1255338992 DPM
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CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in TEMPLE, Texas. 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
524
Medicare Part D claims · 223 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in TEMPLE, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 524 claims across 223 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.1K across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM filed 524 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TEMPLE, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2005

NPI 1255338992

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

524 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Texas

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 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).

CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in TEMPLE, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1255338992. 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 BROWNING, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 2601 THORNTON LN, TEMPLE, TX, 76502, with a listed phone of (254) 724-6622. NPI 1255338992 was issued on 07/07/2005. 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 524 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 223 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.9%. 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.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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

2601 THORNTON LN
TEMPLE, TX 76502

Provider Details

NPI 1255338992
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM 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.

SCOTT AND WHITE CLINIC
TEMPLE, TX

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 BROWNING, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM. To verify CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 524 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.

524
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
223
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
681
Total Day Supply
14,847
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
78 (14.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
70

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.16
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 62, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 71, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
75
Doxycycline Monohydrate
43
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
41
Mupirocin
39
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
32
Ketoconazole
29
Tramadol Hcl
20
Ondansetron Hcl
17
Ammonium Lactate
16
Diclofenac Sodium
14

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

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM's 524 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in TEMPLE, Texas. Credentials: DPM.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM wrote 524 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 223 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM located?
CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM is located at 2601 THORNTON LN, TEMPLE, TX, 76502. Phone: (254) 724-6622.
What is CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255338992, issued on 07/07/2005.
Does CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM had 78 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.9%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Doxycycline Monohydrate, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 524 Part D claims and 223 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BROWNING, DPM's NPI is 1255338992 with credentials DPM. 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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