2026 NPPES data Chemical Pathology Physician NPI 1972530129 M.D.
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DAVID BROWN, M.D.

Chemical Pathology Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

DAVID BROWN, M.D. is a Chemical Pathology Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID BROWN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DAVID BROWN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2006

NPI 1972530129

Primary specialty

Chemical Pathology Physician

Rare

39 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Chemical Pathology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Chemical Pathology Physician share within Minnesota

1. Chemical Pathology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Chemical Pathology Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DAVID BROWN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Chemical Pathology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55455, with a listed phone of (612) 626-0622. NPI 1972530129 was issued on 06/26/2006. 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Chemical Pathology Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Chemical Pathology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 39 enrolled providers across 19 states and an average of 17 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

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455

Provider Details

NPI 1972530129
Specialty Chemical Pathology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2006

Chemical Pathology Physician Overview

How DAVID BROWN, M.D. fits within the Chemical Pathology Physician landscape nationally.

39
Chemical Pathology Physician Providers in US
19
States with Chemical Pathology Physician
17
Avg Claims per Provider

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID BROWN, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID BROWN, M.D. specializes in Chemical Pathology Physician and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
Where is DAVID BROWN, M.D. located?
DAVID BROWN, M.D. is located at UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55455. Phone: (612) 626-0622.
What is DAVID BROWN, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID BROWN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972530129, issued on 06/26/2006.
How many Chemical Pathology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 39 Chemical Pathology Physician providers across 19 states in the US. The average Chemical Pathology Physician provider writes 17 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does DAVID BROWN, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID BROWN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID BROWN, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID BROWN, M.D.'s NPI is 1972530129 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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